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Meanings of jittery in English

Being in a tense state.

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Movement.

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Examples for "movement"
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May often says her deal will protect jobs and end free movement.
Reuters
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The single market also allows free movement of people across the EU.
The Irish Times
3
Last year saw the rise of the Data Prices Must Fall movement.
The South African
4
Opposition activist Mark Galperin said: People are afraid to support our movement.
Radio NZ
5
However, there is still movement among the bidding groups, the sources said.
Reuters
Usage of jittery in English
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Scout24's market debut is being scrutinized by investors amid jittery equities markets.
Reuters
2
U.S. stocks extended their losses as the news compounded already jittery markets.
Reuters
3
The repeated standoffs made decision-makers jittery and prepared Europeans psychologically for war.
The Guardian
4
Denz began his sixth day with 50 feet of jittery free climbing.
Climbing Magazine
5
Even at a greater distance some moose may become jittery, staff said.
Reuters
6
But the home side continued to push a jittery South Korean defence.
The Guardian
7
Remove your tinfoil cap, citizen - though I understand why you're jittery.
Wired
8
Her internal engine was jittery, in constant need of locomotion and replenishment.
Boston noir
9
The soldiers' horses caught the scent too, and came over all jittery-skittery.
Scarlet
10
Markets were jittery, share prices were volatile and corporate spreads were wider.
The Irish Times
11
Everyone was on edge, jittery about the images we might soon see.
Bones to Ashes
12
Italy investors are jittery before credit ratings reviews after close of trade.
Reuters
13
The prospect of collateral damage from devaluation should also make officials jittery.
Reuters
14
You can handle a laggy or jittery image, but vocals are key.
News.com.au
15
Absent more guidance from Beijing, jittery managers may put investments on ice.
Reuters
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But City, after a couple of jittery moments, refused to be haunted.
The Guardian
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Jittery across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Rare