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aflutter
adjective aflut·ter \ə-ˈflə-tər\
: nervously excited
Full Definition of AFLUTTER
1
: being in a flutter : fluttering
2
: nervously excited <all aflutter at the news>
3
: filled with or marked by the presence of fluttering things <roofs aflutter with flags>
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First Known Use of AFLUTTER
1830
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AFLUTTER Defined for Kids
aflutter
adjective aflut·ter \ə-ˈflə-tər\
Definition of AFLUTTER for Kids
1
: flapping quickly <The flags were aflutter in the breeze.>
2
: very excited and nervous <Her heart was aflutter at the thought of his arrival.>
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