The toys called fidget spinners were popular years ago. Then does the "fidget spinner" originate from the word "fidget?"

Native speaker’s answer

Rebecca

Yes, that's right! The verb "to fidget" means to make small movements (usually with one's feet or hands) to relieve nervousness or impatience. Fidget spinners are derived from that and are designed for people who find it hard to focus or need to fidget to relieve nervous energy, anxiety, or psychological stress. Ex: Sometimes I fidget when I feel nervous or impatient. Ex: I am a fidgeter, and having fidget spinners help me with that.

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