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jittery

adjective (jittery; jitterier, jitteriest)

«jittery» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal) Jittery means nervous and shaky, often because you are worried or have had too much caffeine. tree →

In the lessons

Feelings talk before tests, shows and races; stories; science (caffeine makes people jittery).

Examples

I felt jittery before my piano exam. tree →
Too much coffee makes Mum jittery. tree →
The horses were jittery during the storm. tree →
The new player was jittery in his first match. tree →
Everyone was jittery waiting for the results. tree →
A deep breath helps when you feel jittery. tree →

Note

Informal. Noun: the jitters («I've got the jitters»). Similar: nervous, jumpy, on edge.

On Mova

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