ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt ɪmˈpeɪʃəns ˈɹɛstləsnəs ʌnˈiːzinəs inability to rest or relax or be still the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active the restlessness of the wind a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion he's got the fidgets waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay