NYT Dictionary

FIDGETY

/ˈfɪd͡ʒɪti/
AdjectiveFIDG-et-yfidg-et-y · 3 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget; restless.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English fidget Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English fidgety From fidget + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

antsyfretfulitchyrestlessagitatedbustlingdiscomposeddisquieteddisturbededge

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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