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Excited by a small speculation (8)

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aflutter

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'excited' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for aflutter that I've seen before include "Agitated - excited (eg in anticipation)" , "is rather nervous" , "trembling" , "Nervous, twitchy" , "in excited state" .)

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