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aflutter.

Fluttering.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈflʌt.ə/UK/əˈflʌt.ɚ/US
  1. Fluttering.

  2. Filled or covered (with something that flutters).

  3. In a state of tremulous excitement, anticipation or confusion.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English flutter- English aflutter From a- + flutter-.

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