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jitter
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jit·ter  (jtr)
intr.v. jit·tered, jit·ter·ing, jit·ters
1. To be nervous or uneasy; fidget.
2. To make small quick jumpy movements. The pictures on the wall jitter whenever a truck drives by.
n.
1. A jittering movement; a tic.
2. jitters A fit of nervousness. Often used with the.

[Perhaps alteration of chitter.]

jitter [ˈdʒɪtə] Informal
vb
(intr) to be anxious or nervous
n
the jitters nervousness and anxiety
2. (Electronics) Electronics small rapid variations in the amplitude or timing of a waveform arising from fluctuations in the voltage supply, mechanical vibrations, etc.
[of unknown origin]
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Noun1.jitter - small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sourcesjitter - small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sources
interference, noise, disturbance - electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
2.jitter - a small irregular movement
motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something


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