jittering

J8I1T1T1E1R1I1N1G2

noun

The act or motion of one who jitters.

RareScrabble 17

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of jitter
nounjittering (plural jitterings)

plural jitterings

  1. The act or motion of one who jitters.

    The Trout (Die Forelle) was horribly knackering to perform with its continuous high energy and light convulsive jitterings, which covered the entire stage space.

    2006, Liz Aggiss, Billy Cowie, Anarchic Dance

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveundergoing small rapid variations

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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