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jittery
adjective jit·tery \ˈji-tə-rē\
: very nervous
Full Definition of JITTERY
1
: suffering from the jitters
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First Known Use of JITTERY
1931
Related to JITTERY
- Synonyms
- fiddle-footed, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hyper, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, excitable, jumpy, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
- Antonyms
- imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
JITTERY Defined for Kids
jittery
adjective jit·tery \ˈji-tə-rē\
Definition of JITTERY for Kids
1
: very nervous <I get jittery before a test.>
2
: showing nervousness <jittery handwriting>
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