Definitions for FIDGETING
fid·get·ing

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1. fidgetingnoun

   A fidgety motion.

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1. Fidgeting

   Fidgeting is the act of moving about restlessly in a way that is not (socially recognized as) essential to ongoing tasks or events. Fidgeting may involve playing with one's fingers, hair, or personal objects (e.g. glasses, pens or items of clothing). Fidgeting is commonly used as a label for unexplained or subconscious activities and postural movements that people perform while seated. A common act of fidgeting is to bounce one's leg repeatedly. Rings are another common focus of fidgeting; variations include ring spinning, twirling or rolling along a table. Classrooms are sites of fidgeting, and traditionally teachers and students have viewed fidgeting as a sign of diminished attention.

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1. Fidgeting

   Fidgeting is the act of moving about restlessly. Fidgeting may be a result of nervousness, agitation, boredom or a combination of these. It may be a result of genes and is often an unconscious act. Fidgeting may involve playing with one's fingers, hair, or items of clothing. A common act of fidgeting is to bounce one's leg repeatedly. Rings are another common focus of fidgeting; variations include ring spinning, twirling or rolling along a table. New research has shown people who fidget are generally slimmer and find it harder to put on weight. Parents often consider fidgeting to be a bad habit, especially in schoolchildren. Research by Dr. Karen Pine and colleagues at the University of Hertfordshire funded by The Economic and Social Research Council found that children that were allowed to fidget with their hands performed better in memory and learning tests. Fidgeting is considered a nervous habit, though it does have some underlying benefits. People who fidget regularly tend to weigh less than people who do not fidget because they burn more calories than those who remain still. It has been reported that fidgeting burns around an extra 350 calories a day. On the other hand, people with heightened T4 levels, also tend to fidget more than average. Other clinical hallmarks of hyperthyroidism are increased cell metabolism and reduced food intake. Therefore, fidgeting may not be the cause of weight loss in certain persons, but can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism. It is an unconscious act. Most people who fidget don't realize they are doing it.

How to pronounce FIDGETING?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of FIDGETING in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of FIDGETING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of FIDGETING in a Sentence

1. Jennifer Emmolo:

   Things like talking when you weren't supposed to be talking, fidgeting with some kind of object on your desk, standing around the room and moving at not great times, all of those undesirable behaviors decreased by incredible amounts, it was pretty amazing. Kids that you might have to talk to sometimes on more than an hourly basis to refocus them or redirect them, you no longer had to do that.

2. Elaine Taylor-Klaus:

   Promoting fidgeting is a common method for managing attention regulation, for some people (with ADHD), there's a need for constant stimulation.

3. Elaine Taylor-Klaus:

   Promoting fidgeting is a common method for managing attention regulation.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fidgeting
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidgeting
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=FIDGETING