Definition of fluttering in English:
fluttering
adjective ˈflʌtərɪŋˈflədərɪŋ
1(of a bird or other winged creature) flying unsteadily or hovering by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.
- 1.1 Moving with a light irregular or trembling motion.
- 1.2 (of a pulse or heartbeat) beating feebly or irregularly.
she complained of a fluttering heart and sweating
Definition of fluttering in US English:
fluttering
adjectiveˈflədərɪŋˈflədəriNG
1(of a bird or other winged creature) flying unsteadily or hovering by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.
- 1.1 Moving with a light irregular or trembling motion.
- 1.2 (of a pulse or heartbeat) beating feebly or irregularly.
she complained of a fluttering heart and sweating