USUKGlobalinformalpoetic
- To cause a momentary quickening, flutter, or catch in one's heart, typically from strong emotion such as surprise, excitement, or attraction.
- To produce a sudden emotional reaction that briefly interrupts normal composure.
USUKGlobalneutralinformal
- To continue without interruption or loss of tempo; to proceed smoothly and without pause.
- To function consistently without any noticeable lapse or disruption.
USUKGlobalneutralmedical
- To experience a brief irregularity in the heartbeat, such as a skipped or extra beat (used in clinical or descriptive accounts of cardiac rhythm).