Palpitations
noun
A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.
She was experiencing extreme stress and started feeling palpitations.
Often appears as...
- heart palpitations
- suffer from palpitations
noun
Feelings of excitement or nervousness.
The thought of seeing him again caused me palpitations.
Often appears as...
- cause palpitations
- experience palpitations
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.
She was experiencing extreme stress and started feeling palpitations.
Often appears as...
- heart palpitations
- suffer from palpitations
noun
Feelings of excitement or nervousness.
The thought of seeing him again caused me palpitations.
Often appears as...
- cause palpitations
- experience palpitations
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Usually means a health concern. Don't use lightly to describe minor worries or excitement.
After running up the stairs, he felt palpitations and decided to see a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Serious
Can describe temporary situations like a reaction to caffeine, not just severe illness.
Caffeine sometimes gives me heart palpitations.
Pro Tip 3/3Stress Connection
Often related to stress or anxiety situations, indicative of a body's reaction.
Final exams always give me palpitations.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Usually means a health concern. Don't use lightly to describe minor worries or excitement.
After running up the stairs, he felt palpitations and decided to see a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Serious
Can describe temporary situations like a reaction to caffeine, not just severe illness.
Caffeine sometimes gives me heart palpitations.
Pro Tip 3/3Stress Connection
Often related to stress or anxiety situations, indicative of a body's reaction.
Final exams always give me palpitations.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Usually means a health concern. Don't use lightly to describe minor worries or excitement.
After running up the stairs, he felt palpitations and decided to see a doctor.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Serious
Can describe temporary situations like a reaction to caffeine, not just severe illness.
Caffeine sometimes gives me heart palpitations.
Pro Tip 3/3Stress Connection
Often related to stress or anxiety situations, indicative of a body's reaction.
Final exams always give me palpitations.
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Video examples
The history of human...
and his friends come to visit and they find him dejected and feverish, having heart palpitations, strange sores breaking out on his body. Doctors are called, and they think it's so serious that prayers are said for him in the local church.
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
they seem to have moved off a little bit and they sort of waiting for the heart palpitations to get back to a normal rate and then they'll probably carry on swimming but it was a rather silly thing for them to do and they could see that
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What is MSG, and is it...
chest pains, or heart palpitations for some people. But for most diners, a moderate amount of this savory seasoning seems like a safe way to make life a little tastier.
Video examples
The history of human...
and his friends come to visit and they find him dejected and feverish, having heart palpitations, strange sores breaking out on his body. Doctors are called, and they think it's so serious that prayers are said for him in the local church.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
they seem to have moved off a little bit and they sort of waiting for the heart palpitations to get back to a normal rate and then they'll probably carry on swimming but it was a rather silly thing for them to do and they could see that
Video examples
What is MSG, and is it...
chest pains, or heart palpitations for some people. But for most diners, a moderate amount of this savory seasoning seems like a safe way to make life a little tastier.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Allison Pearson
Welsh Author
I've struggled with depression, and the signs that I was falling apart - having heart palpitations at 4 A.M. - were there for a long time before I paid attention. Even when my psychiatrist gave me a questionnaire, I found myself trying to circle the answers that made me seem like I wasn't a wreck. I've since learned to listen to my body.
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Hozier
Irish Musician
I'm still finding my feet in many ways as a performer. I'm not an extrovert, and certainly the attention isn't what drew me to it, and I find that quite jarring at times. I used to stress a lot about shows and get palpitations before shows, but eventually you learn to love it, and it is a thrill.
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Ella Woodward
English Writer
I literally couldn't walk down the street; I slept for 16 hours a day, was in chronic pain, had blackouts, never-ending heart palpitations, unbearable stomach issues, constant headaches - the list goes on.
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David Dellinger
When people asked me what I thought when Jerry Rubin went to Wall Street, I would say, 'I still feel palpitations of love, even if I've gone in one direction and he's gone in another.
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Alycia Debnam-Carey
Australian Actress
At first, I was saying to my rep, 'I don't know if this is really my thing.' I get heart palpitations just watching basic comedy-horror stuff.
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Katie Melua
Georgian Musician
I go into a book store and start having heart palpitations. I get very excited.
Quote examples
Allison Pearson
Welsh Author
I've struggled with depression, and the signs that I was falling apart - having heart palpitations at 4 A.M. - were there for a long time before I paid attention. Even when my psychiatrist gave me a questionnaire, I found myself trying to circle the answers that made me seem like I wasn't a wreck. I've since learned to listen to my body.
Quote examples
Hozier
Irish Musician
I'm still finding my feet in many ways as a performer. I'm not an extrovert, and certainly the attention isn't what drew me to it, and I find that quite jarring at times. I used to stress a lot about shows and get palpitations before shows, but eventually you learn to love it, and it is a thrill.
Quote examples
Ella Woodward
English Writer
I literally couldn't walk down the street; I slept for 16 hours a day, was in chronic pain, had blackouts, never-ending heart palpitations, unbearable stomach issues, constant headaches - the list goes on.
Quote examples
David Dellinger
When people asked me what I thought when Jerry Rubin went to Wall Street, I would say, 'I still feel palpitations of love, even if I've gone in one direction and he's gone in another.
Quote examples
Alycia Debnam-Carey
Australian Actress
At first, I was saying to my rep, 'I don't know if this is really my thing.' I get heart palpitations just watching basic comedy-horror stuff.
Quote examples
Katie Melua
Georgian Musician
I go into a book store and start having heart palpitations. I get very excited.
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