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Vocabulary Entry
jitters
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of nervousness or anxiety.
Example Sentences
"She felt the jitters before her big presentation."
"The coffee gave him the jitters and made him feel restless."
"With the jitters settling in, he took deep breaths to calm down."
V
verb
To cause to feel nervous or anxious.
Example Sentences
"The thought of speaking in front of the crowd jitters him."
"The unexpected news jittered her thoughts for a moment."
"Loud noises can jitter people who are already on edge."