jitters
/'dʤitəz/
Definition
Noun (plural, uncountable) 1. A state of extreme nervousness, anxiety, or fear: A feeling of being very nervous, uneasy, or frightened, often causing physical restlessness or shaking. * Often used with "the" (e.g., "the jitters"). * Typically describes a temporary state before a significant event or due to uncertainty.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She always gets the jitters before giving a public speech.
- The unexpected market crash gave investors the jitters.
- I had a bad case of the jitters while waiting for my exam results.
Advanced Usage
- To have/get the jitters: To experience nervousness or anxiety.
- Even experienced actors can get the jitters on opening night.
- To give someone the jitters: To cause someone to feel nervous or uneasy.
- The strange noise in the old house gave me the jitters.
Variants and Related Words
- Jittery (adjective): Nervous, uneasy, or tense.
- He felt jittery after drinking too much coffee.
Synonyms
- Nerves: A state of nervousness (e.g., ).
- Anxiety: A feeling of worry or unease.
- Butterflies (in one's stomach): A feeling of nervousness in the stomach area.
- Heebie-jeebies (informal): A state of nervous fear or the creeps.
Related Idioms
- To be on edge: To be nervous, irritable, or anxious.
- The constant bad news had everyone on edge.
- To have nerves of steel: To be very brave and not get nervous.
- The surgeon must have nerves of steel.
Noun
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extreme nervousness
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