What does jitterbug mean?
Jitterbug means (colloquial) A nervous or jittery person..
Jitterbug
/ˈd͡ʒɪtə(ɹ)bʌɡ/ · noun
Meaning
(colloquial) A nervous or jittery person..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial) A nervous or jittery person.
- (jazz) A jazz musician or aficionado.
- (dance) An uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps.
- Synonym of diddley bow (“type of stringed instrument”).
- To dance the jitterbug.
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Synonyms for jitterbug
Antonyms for jitterbug
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Word Forms
- jitterbugs
- jitterbugging
- jitterbugged
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jitterbug?
Common synonyms include jazzbo, jazzman, jazzperson, bundle of nerves.
What is the opposite of jitterbug?
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How do you use jitterbug in a sentence?
Use jitterbug where its definition matches the intended context.
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