Jitterbug
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪtə(ɹ)bʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jitterbug is a noun meaning (colloquial) A nervous or jittery person.
Meaning
(colloquial) A nervous or jittery person.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- jitterbugs
- jitterbugging
- jitterbugged
Synonyms for jitterbug
Depending on context, synonyms include jazzbo, jazzman, jazzperson, worrywart.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jitterbugger, jidderbug, jigger, jangler, jostler, fidget-bottom.
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