What does jittery mean?
Definitions for jittery
ˈdʒɪt ə rijit·te·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
jitteryadjective
characterized by jerky movements
"a jittery ride"
edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptightadjective
being in a tense state
GCIDE
jitteryadjective
being in a tense state; easily upset or frightened; -- of a person.
Wiktionary
jitteryadjective
nervy, jumpy, on edge
ChatGPT
jittery
Jittery is a state of feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge, typically characterized by irregular movements, unsettled behaviors, or agitation. It can also refer to erratic fluctuations in a signal, usually in computing or electronics term.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jittery in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jittery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of jittery in a Sentence
There is a lot we don’t know about Omicron, but markets have been forced to reassess the global growth outlook until we know more, pfizer expects to know within two weeks if Omicron is resistant to its current vaccine, others suggest it may take several weeks. Until then markets are likely to remain jittery.
People are getting kind of jittery and thinking, How much more does this really have to run? How much more credit can people float? And when does the cycle start to turn?
The BJP's ascent has left most of these parties extremely jittery, you can expect them to employ similar tactics in the upcoming sessions.
Whether you like it or not, when youve decided to take on this career choice to be a part of the thespian community if you have some success in it, you do have a platform, Regina King said. And I love being a Black woman. I loved being a Black girl. I love being American and its important that people see all of those things together. LOUISVILLE AGREES TO $ 12M SETTLEMENT WITH BREONNA TAYLORS FAMILY, PLEDGES POLICE REFORM Added the If Beale Street Could Talk actress : When you have the platform to celebrate that, when you have the platform to remind those that tend to look past Black girls, Black women and you have the opportunity to celebrate, Im repeating myself, but I will do it a million times over you take it, you seize it. And so when I saw my sister Uzo [ Aduba ] had on the same shirt, it just was a confirmation that this was right. Regina King told reporters that accepting Regina King Emmy win from the confines of her home gave her more jitters than she would have on stageand lamented the fact that Regina King couldnt share the honor with Regina King cast and crew. Regina King. ( ABC via Getty Images) I think my nerves are more jittery here at home.
Morningstar Inc analyst Jason Kephart:
Retail investors are definitely jittery, stocks haven't really gone anywhere in the last year and investors are probably still feeling the aftershocks of a pretty volatile first quarter.
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- nerviosoSpanish
- gelisahIndonesian
- nervosoItalian
- pūohorereMāori
- scherp, zenuwachtig, springerigDutch
- tensoPortuguese
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