Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jittery
adjective
/ˈdʒɪtəri/
Definition
Feeling nervous, anxious or unable to relax; characterized by jitters or nervous energy.
Examples
- After drinking too much coffee, I felt jittery and couldn’t sit still.
- She was jittery before her big presentation, tapping her foot nervously.
- The dog became jittery during the thunderstorm, hiding under the bed.
Meaning
To be jittery means to feel uncomfortable, restless, or overly excited, often due to anxiety or caffeine consumption.
Synonyms
- nervous
- anxious
- restless
- tense
- edgy
