Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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flit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
flutter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
flit (noun) | flutter (noun) |
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a sudden quick movement | the act of moving back and forth |
a secret move (to avoid paying debts) | the motion made by flapping up and down |
abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block | |
a disorderly outburst or tumult |
flit (verb) | flutter (verb) |
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move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart | wink briefly |
beat rapidly | |
move back and forth very rapidly | |
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart | |
flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements |