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ajitter

|a-jit-ter|

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/əˈdʒɪtər/

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/əˈdʒɪtə/

nervous excitement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ajitter' originates from the English word 'jitter,' where 'jitter' meant 'to be nervous or agitated.'

Historical Evolution

'jitter' transformed into the adjective form 'ajitter' to describe a state of being nervous or agitated.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'jitter' referred to a nervous or agitated movement, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of nervous excitement or agitation.

She was ajitter before her big presentation.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/09 22:51