jitters

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Noun jitter has 1 sense

jitter - small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sources
--₁ is a kind of nervousness, nerves; noise, interference, disturbance; nervousness, nerves; noise, interference, disturbance

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Jitters

Definition:

Noun: A feeling of extreme nervousness or anxiety.

Verb: To feel or cause to feel the jitters.

Senses:

Sense 1: The feeling of extreme nervousness or anxiety.

Example: She had a case of the jitters before her big presentation.

Sense 2: A state of jitteriness caused by excessive caffeine intake.

Example: I couldn't sleep all night because I had the jitters from drinking too many energy drinks.

Sense 3: Temporary trembling or shaking of hands or body parts caused by nervousness or excitement.

Example: Her jitters were so persistent that her hands were shaking while holding the microphone on stage.

Synonyms:

anxiety
nervousness
uneasiness
apprehension

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