Jittery: meaning, definitions and examples
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jittery
[ ˈdʒɪtəri ]
feeling anxious or nervous
Feeling jittery can be a common symptom of caffeine intake or stressful situations. It is characterized by restlessness, shaky hands, and an overall sense of unease.
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Examples of usage
- I always feel jittery before giving a presentation.
- She felt jittery after drinking too much coffee.
having quick, jerky movements
The cat was jittery, constantly twitching its tail and ears. Jittery movements can be a sign of hyperactivity or agitation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The squirrel made jittery movements as it searched for food.
- His jittery behavior made it hard to concentrate.
Translations
Translations of the word "jittery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nervoso
🇮🇳 चिंतित
🇩🇪 nervös
🇮🇩 gelisah
🇺🇦 нервовий
🇵🇱 nerwowy
🇯🇵 神経質な
🇫🇷 nerveux
🇪🇸 nervioso
🇹🇷 sinirli
🇰🇷 초조한
🇸🇦 عصبي
🇨🇿 nervózní
🇸🇰 nervózny
🇨🇳 紧张的
🇸🇮 živčen
🇮🇸 taugaóstyrkur
🇰🇿 жүйке жүйесі
🇬🇪 ნერვული
🇦🇿 əsəbi
🇲🇽 nervioso
Word origin
The word 'jittery' is derived from the noun 'jitter', which originated in the early 20th century in American English. It is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, mimicking the quick, jerky movements associated with the feeling of being jittery.