1. moved lightly and quickly with irregular motions, especially like wings
Usage: past tense of flutter
2. felt nervous excitement or agitation
Usage: past tense of flutter; often used with heart or stomach

Examples

• The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower in the garden.
• Her heart fluttered when she saw him at the door.
• The flag fluttered in the gentle breeze.
• The curtains fluttered as the window was opened.
• His stomach fluttered with nervousness before the big test.
• The bird’s wings fluttered rapidly as it tried to escape.
• The pages of the book fluttered in the wind.