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Jittery
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Simple meaning
What does Jittery mean?
Jittery means nervous or shaky.
Dictionary definition
Feeling nervous, shaky, or unable to stay still.
Example sentences
Jittery in a sentence
easy
I felt jittery before the first day of school.
medium
The loud noise made the puppy jittery.
hard
The character's jittery movements showed that she felt nervous and unsure.
Synonyms
Words like Jittery
nervousUse when someone feels worried or uneasy.
shakyUse when someone or something trembles.
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Practice 1
What does jittery mean?
Jittery means nervous or shaky.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jittery?
Nervous is close in meaning to jittery in this context.
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