jitters

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of nervousness, anxiety, or excitement, typically before a stressful event.

  - "I get the jitters before every public speaking engagement."
  - "The athlete felt the jitters before the big game."

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Synonyms

fidget

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jitters
bitters , hitter , quitter , titters

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Variants

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jitter , jitters , jittered , jittering , the jitters

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 19th century to refer to the trembling or quivering of a horse, especially before a race. The term was later applied to humans.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jitters' comes from the Middle English word 'gytteren', which means 'to tremble'.

2. In the early 20th century, 'jitters' was used to describe the trembling of a camera to create a shaky effect in movies.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. nervousness: A state of emotional agitation and tension.

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Culture

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Jitters has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to depict anxiety, fear, or excitement. In music, the term 'jitters' is used in jazz music to describe a fast, intricate rhythm.

How to Memorize "jitters"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's body trembling or quivering before a stressful event. Visualize the feeling of anxiety and nervousness that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jitters' with the feeling of excitement before a roller coaster ride or the nervousness before a job interview.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym J-I-T-T-E-R-S to remember the meaning: Jitters Is The Trembling Emotion Revealed Suddenly.

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