Jittery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɪt.ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Jittery is an adjective meaning nervy, jumpy, on edge.
Meaning
nervy, jumpy, on edge.
More Meanings
- Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics.
Example Sentences
jittery video playback
Those were all landmark moments to cherish. Just as appealing was the manner in which Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Milner cut swathes down either flank, albeit through flustered full-backs who had looked poorly positioned and horribly jittery from the start.
Word Forms
- jitterier
- jitteriest
Synonyms for jittery
Depending on context, synonyms include jerky, restive, tense, high-strung, nervous, nervy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jumpy, edgy, nervy, high-strung, overstrung, restive.
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