Definition & Meaning of "jittery"in English

jittery

having nervous or jerky movements

Examples

The jittery kitten pounced at every slight sound and movement.

He poured the coffee with a jittery hand, spilling some on the counter.

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.

The jittery anticipation of the exam results kept the students on edge for days.

Lexical Tree

jitteriness

jittery

jitter

Nearby Words

Download Mobile App