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fidget spinner

noun

Etymology

Compound of fidget + spinner. Usage began in early 2017 as it skyrocketed in popularity, although the origin of the toy itself is disputed.

Definitions

  1. A type of stress-relieving toy that is intended to be spun around in one's hand, and that…

    A type of stress-relieving toy that is intended to be spun around in one's hand, and that generally consists of a bearing in the center of a design made from any of a variety of materials including brass, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and plastic.

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