NYT Dictionary

FIDGET

/ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/
VerbNounFIDG-etfidg-et · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From fidge (“to fidget”) + *-et (frequentative ending), possibly from Middle English *-ten, from Old English -ettan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fidgeterfidgetinessrestlessnessfiddlechafecoquetdabbledallyditherflirt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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