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1jitterbug
noun jit·ter·bug \ˈji-tər-ˌbəg\
: a very lively type of dance from the 1940s
Full Definition of JITTERBUG
1
: a jazz variation of the two-step in which couples swing, balance, and twirl in standardized patterns and often with vigorous acrobatics
2
: one who dances the jitterbug
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First Known Use of JITTERBUG
1938
Rhymes with JITTERBUG
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verb
Definition of JITTERBUG
intransitive verb
1
: to dance the jitterbug
2
: to move around or back and forth with quick often jerky movements especially to confuse or disconcert an opponent in sports
First Known Use of JITTERBUG
1939
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