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(jit′ər)

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noun

an unsteady condition in which there are many small, rapid movements

intransitive verb

to be unsteady with many small, rapid movements
Informal to be nervous; have the jitters; fidget

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intransitive verb jit·tered, jit·ter·ing, jit·ters

To be nervous or uneasy; fidget.
To make small quick jumpy movements. The pictures on the wall jitter whenever a truck drives by.

noun

A jittering movement; a tic.
jitters A fit of nervousness. Often used with the.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps alteration of chitter

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