Fidget and Jerk

Fidget

Fidget verb - To make jerky or restless movements.
Usage example: small children are likely to fidget in church

Jerk and fidget are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Fidget".

Nearby Words: fidgety, fidgeted, fidgeting

Jerk

Jerk verb - To make jerky or restless movements.
Usage example: you've got to quit jerking, or the barber will nick you by accident

Fidget and jerk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fidget" instead a verb "Jerk".
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