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Meaning of jitter
The primary meaning of the word "jitter" is a slight, involuntary movement or tremble.
Etymology of jitter
The word "jitter" originated in the mid-19th century, possibly as an alteration of the word "chitter," which meant "to shiver or tremble"
Initially, it referred to a slight, involuntary movement or tremble, often caused by nervousness or fear
Over time, the term has expanded to include other meanings, such as a feeling of nervous tension or anxiety, and a small, rapid variation in a signal
Synonyms
Definitions
- A feeling of nervous tension or anxiety, typically causing a person's hands to shake or their heart to beat rapidly
- * A small, rapid variation in a signal, especially an electrical signal
- * A slight, involuntary movement or tremble, typically caused by nervousness or fear
Usage Examples
- The old man's hands began to jitter as he tried to sign his name
- * The athlete's jitter before the big game was evident in her shaky hands
- * The computer network experienced a jitter in the signal, causing the video to freeze