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Jittery: meaning, definitions and examples

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jittery

 

[ ˈdʒɪtəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

Synonyms

anxious, edgy, nervous

Examples of usage

  • I always feel jittery before giving a presentation.
  • She felt jittery after drinking too much coffee.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

agitated, jerky, nervous

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,502, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.