jitteriness
|jit-ter-i-ness|
B2
/ˈdʒɪtəriːnəs/
(jittery)
nervousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jittery' originates from the English word 'jitter,' which is an informal term for nervousness or anxiety.
Historical Evolution
'jitter' evolved from the 20th-century American slang, possibly imitative of the sound of shaking or trembling, and eventually became the modern English word 'jittery.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shake or tremble,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'nervous or anxious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being nervous or anxious, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as shaking or trembling.
The caffeine gave him a sense of jitteriness.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 22:36