
jitters
This page is about the slang term jitters
Meaning
nervousness, anxiety
For example
- It's normal to get the jitters before doing an exam, but after it starts you'll begin to relax.
- I always suffer a bout of the jitters before giving a presentation at work. How can I relax so I seem more confident and assured?
1. always used with the definite article "the" 2. see also "jittery"
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Contributor: Matt Errey