Definition of Jitter
Jitter
jit·ter
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
feelings of considerably anxiety or nervousness (used as "the jitters");
e.g. He was overcome with the jitters just before the interview was to begin.
(noun)
a slight irregular variation or movement, such as vibration or shaking/trembling, or a minute change/fluctuation in something;
e.g. A jitter in her hand prevented her from drawing a straight and steady line.
(verb)
to continuously make fast and repetitive movements, such as vibrations or trembling;
e.g. The water in the glass began to jitter as the floor shook.
(verb)
to act in an anxious or nervous way, or to be anxious or nervous;
e.g. She began to jitter as her performance drew closer.
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