checkitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of nervousness and anxiety and loss of self-confidence that a person whose knowledge or performance is being evaluated or observed may sink into, resulting in tunnel vision, false starts and a high likelihood of serious errors.

Pronunciation

/ˌt͡ʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-checkitis.wav

Word forms

checkitis

Etymology

From check + -itis.

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