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- [jit-er]
- /ˈdʒɪt ər/
- /ˈdʒɪt.əz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jit-er]
- /ˈdʒɪt ər/
Definitions of jitters word
- noun jitters jitters, nervousness; a feeling of fright or uneasiness (usually preceded by the): Every time I have to make a speech, I get the jitters. 1
- noun jitters fluctuations in the image on a television screen or in copy received by facsimile transmission, caused by interference or by momentary failures of synchronization. 1
- verb without object jitters to behave nervously. 1
- noun jitters Act nervously. 1
- noun plural jitters nervousness 1
- noun plural jitters If you have the jitters, you feel extremely nervous, for example because you have to do something important or because you are expecting important news. 0
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Origin of jitters
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; variant of chitter to shiver (Middle English chiteren), gradational variant of chatter
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Parts of speech for Jitters
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jitters popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jitters
noun jitters
- nervousness — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
- nerves — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- uneasiness — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
Antonyms for jitters
noun jitters
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
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