
flutter
n 1: the act of moving back and forth [syn: {waver}, {flicker}]
2: abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart
(especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart
block
3: a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the
furious disturbance they had caused" [syn: {disturbance},
{disruption}, {commotion}, {stir}, {hurly burly}, {to-do},
{hoo-ha}, {hoo-hah}, {kerfuffle}]
4: the motion made by flapping up and down [syn: {flap}, {flapping},
{fluttering}]
v 1: move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart [syn: {flit}, {fleet},
{dart}]
2: move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered"
[syn: {flicker}, {waver}, {flitter}, {quiver}]
3: beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated" [syn: {palpitate}]
4: wink briefly; "bat one's eyelids" [syn: {bat}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0