jitters
noun/ˈdʒɪtəz/
/ˈdʒɪtərz/
(often the jitters)
[plural] (informal)- feelings of being anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do something difficult
- I always get the jitters before exams.
- Louise had pre-wedding jitters.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc2- Waiting for an interview always gives me the jitters.
- We all had the jitters—we were worried we'd lose our jobs.
- stock market jitters about the economy
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