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Meaning of jittery
The primary meaning of "jittery" is feeling or showing nervousness or anxiety.
Etymology of jittery
The word "jittery" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb "jitter", which is likely an alteration of "chitter" or "chatter", related to the sound of teeth chattering with fear or cold
Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of nervous or anxious states, from mild unease to more severe psychological distress
Synonyms
Definitions
- Feeling or showing nervousness or anxiety, often in a way that is obvious to others
- * Suffering from or characterized by nervous or involuntary movements, especially of the hands
Usage Examples
- The coffee made me feel jittery and anxious
- * She was jittery before her first job interview
- * The crowd was jittery with anticipation as they waited for the concert to start