fluttersome

English

Etymology

flutter +‎ -some

Adjective

fluttersome (comparative more fluttersome, superlative most fluttersome)

1. Marked by fluttering; (by extension) restless; nimble
   • 2010, Landon Porter, Rune Breaker:

     Her discomfort at the fluttersome part of her when he became a dragon the first time had prevented him from taking that shape again—until she ordered him to do whatever it took to get Motsey back.

   • 2014, Judith E. French, Lovestorm:

     “That fluttersome jade's better suited to the scullery. She'snot got the looks for a lady's maid, nor ever will, I vow.” She grinned at Elizabeth.

   • 2016, L. Sprague de Camp, The Reluctant King:

     “[...] 'Twill freeze the blood in thy veins to the consistency of cold tar, bring thy fluttersome heart to an ominous halt, and make thine eyes protrude on stalks, like unto those of the dilatory snail.”