jitter

jit·ter

 (jĭt′ər)

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.

3.

a. An unwanted variation in an electronic or optical signal.

b. An unwanted variation in the arrival times of a sequence of data packets over a digital network.

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[Perhaps alteration of chitter.]

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jitter

(ˈdʒɪtə)

vb

(intr) to be anxious or nervous

n

1. 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

[C20: of unknown origin]

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jit•ter

(ˈdʒɪt ər)
n.

1. the act or the condition of a person or thing that jitters.

2. jitters, a feeling of fright or uneasiness (usu. prec. by the): to get the jitters in an empty house.

3. fluctuating movement, as in an image on a television screen.

v.i.

4. to make a series of quick, shivering or jumping movements.

5. to behave nervously.

[1920–25]

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jitter

Past participle: jittered
Gerund: jittering

Imperative

jitter

jitter

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	jitter - 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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jitter

noun

A state of nervous restlessness or agitation.Used in plural:

fidget (often used in plural), jump (used in plural), shiver (used in plural), tremble (often used in plural).

Informal: all-overs, shake (used in plural).

Slang: heebie-jeebies, jim-jams, willies.

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