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fidgeting

小动作 (小動作) xiǎo​dòng​zuò
fidgeting adjective
minor physical movements or bad habits, especially those that are distracting or inappropriate during a formal activity

Some students always fidget or engage in sneaky activities during class.

maneuvering adjective
petty maneuvers, underhanded tactics, or dirty tricks intended to influence or manipulate a situation behind the scenes

Frequency

Movie subtitles
2.35 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
1.90 per million

Sources

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