What is "jittery" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does jittery mean in English? Meaning of jittery definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "jittery" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "jittery": characterized by jerky movements

Adjective

  • Meaning: characterized by jerky movements
  • Example: a jittery ride
  • Synonyms: jittery
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈdʒɪt.ə.ri/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdʒɪt.ri/

    Meaning of "jittery": being in a tense state

    Adjective

  • Meaning: being in a tense state
  • Synonyms: edgy high-strung highly strung jittery jumpy nervy overstrung restive uptight
  • Similar: tense
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈdʒɪt.ə.ri/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdʒɪt.ri/

  • Adjective: nervy, jumpy, on edge 2012 September 7, Dominic Fifield, “England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova”, The Guardian: Those were all landmark moments to cherish. Just as appealing was the manner in which Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Milner cut swathes down either flank, albeit through flustered full-backs who had looked poorly positioned and horribly jittery from the start.2012 September 7, Dominic Fifield, “England start World Cup campaign with five-goal romp against Moldova”, The Guardian: Those were all landmark moments to cherish. Just as appealing was the manner in which Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Milner cut swathes down either flank, albeit through flustered full-backs who had looked poorly positioned and horribly jittery from the start.
  • Synonyms:

    jumpy, excitable, restless, fidgety, shaky, apprehensive, edgy, anxious, uneasy, uptight, tense, skittish, panicky, antsy, high-strung, on edge, quivering, spooked, on pins and needles, trembling,

    Antonyms:

    collected, composed, laid-back, calm, easy-going, quiet, relaxed, unworried, cool,

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