First Known Use: 15th century
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1dither
verb dith·er \ˈdi-thər\
: to delay taking action because you are not sure about what to do
dith·ereddith·er·ing \-th(ə-)riŋ\
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intransitive verb
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Origin of DITHER
Middle English didderen
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2dither
noun
: a very nervous, confused, or excited state
Full Definition of DITHER
: a highly nervous, excited, or agitated state : excitement, confusion
— dith·ery \ˈdi-thə-rē\ adjective
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First Known Use of DITHER
1819
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dither
noun dith·er \ˈdi-thər\
Definition of DITHER for Kids
: a very nervous or excited state <The bride's parents were all in a dither.>
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