Definition of JITTERY

jittery

Meanings

Adjective

  • characterized by jerky movements
    • "a jittery ride"

Adjective Satellite

  • being in a tense state

Adj

  • nervy, jumpy, on edge
  • Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics.

Origin / Etymology

From jitter + -y.

Synonyms

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight

Scrabble Score: 17

jittery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
jittery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jittery is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

jittery is a valid Words With Friends word