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jit·ter

r) KEY

intr.v.
jit·tered , jit·ter·ing , jit·ters

To be nervous or uneasy; fidget.
To make small quick jumpy movements. The pictures on the wall jitter whenever a truck drives by.

NOUN:

A jittering movement; a tic.
jitters A fit of nervousness. Often used with the.

ETYMOLOGY:
Perhaps alteration of chitter

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