B2nounemotionsnature
US/ˈflʌt.ər/
UK/ˈflʌt.ə/
a quick, light movement, like that of wings; also a sudden nervous or excited feeling
In context
I felt a flutter of excitement when they called my name.
With a flutter of wings, the bird disappeared into the trees.
He likes to have a flutter on the horses at the weekend.
Words that go with flutter
noun + preposition
- flutter of excitementThere was a flutter of excitement as the singer walked on stage.
- flutter of wingsWe heard a flutter of wings above our heads.
- flutter of nervesShe felt a flutter of nerves before her speech.
- flutter in my stomachI always get a flutter in my stomach before exams.
adjective + noun
- slight flutterI felt a slight flutter in my chest when I saw her.
verb + noun
- have a flutterMy grandad likes to have a flutter on the football.