ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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

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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