A reflexive jerking away.
The slipping of the foot from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.
To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty
To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
Abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
A condition especially of childhood characterized by hyperactivity.