First Known Use: 1929
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1jitter
noun jit·ter \ˈji-tər\
Definition of JITTER
1
plural : a sense of panic or extreme nervousness <had a bad case of the jitters before his performance>
2
: the state of mind or the movement of one that jitters
3
: irregular random movement (as of a pointer or an image on a television screen); also : vibratory motion
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Origin of JITTER
origin unknown
2jitter
verb
Definition of JITTER
intransitive verb
1
: to be nervous or act in a nervous way
2
: to make continuous fast repetitive movements
First Known Use of JITTER
1931
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