1. moved restlessly or made small, repetitive movements, typically because of nervousness, boredom, or impatience
Usage: past tense and past participle of fidget; common in everyday speech and writing

Examples

• The child fidgeted in her seat during the long movie.
• He fidgeted with his phone while waiting for the interview to begin.
• She fidgeted nervously as she waited to hear the test results.
• The students fidgeted at their desks on the last day of school.
• He fidgeted with his tie, clearly uncomfortable in the formal setting.
• They fidgeted impatiently as the line moved slowly forward.