jittery

Definition

  • adjective: very nervous
  • adjective: suffering from the 'jitters'

Examples

  • The latest economic news has made some investors 'jittery'.

  • I always get/feel 'jittery' when I have to give a speech.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Brightest green were all her garments... And her hair was like the sunshine... Day by day he gazed upon her... Rent! Where is my money?! You seem jittery tonight. You never know who's coming. Ladies, five minutes. Five minutes. How'd you do that? Work out, plenty of rest. (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2