English Explanatory Dictionary

jittery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. nervy, jumpy, on edge
  2. Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɪt.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jittery.wav /ˈd͡ʒɪt.ə.ɹi/

Word forms

jittery jitterier jitteriest

Etymology

From jitter + -y.

Synonyms

jerky

Derived words

jitterily jitteriness overjittery unjittery
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