Definition & Meaning of "jittery"in English

jittery

having nervous or jerky movements

Grammatical Information

Composition

Complex

qualitative

Superlative

most jittery

Comparative

more jittery

gradable

Examples

The jittery kitten pounced at every slight sound and movement.

having a nervous or restless energy

agitated

antsy

anxious

fidgety

funky

Examples

The jittery feeling before a big presentation often accompanies increased heart rate and sweaty palms.

Lexical Tree

jitteriness

jittery

jitter

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