jitters — feelings of extreme nervousness, especially before an important event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: feelings of extreme nervousness, especially before an important event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɪtərz/
Korean meaning: 극도의 긴장감, 초조함 (특히 중요한 일 앞에서)
Korean pronunciation: **지**터즈
Example Sentences
- I always get the jitters when I have to give a presentation to my boss.
- His coffee jitters were so bad that he couldn't hold his cup steady.
- The bride had a severe case of jitters and almost ran away from the altar.
jitters
NOUN//ˈdʒɪtərz//
feelings of extreme nervousness, especially before an important event
feelings of extreme nervousness, especially before an important event
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Jitters make it hard to cook fritters, even the critters look worried!
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Origin
1920년대 미국에서 생긴 말로, 'jitter'(떨다, 초조해하다)에서 파생되었습니다. 재즈 시대의 빠른 춤과 흥분된 분위기에서 나온 표현이에요.
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“I always get the jitters when I have to give a presentation to my boss.”
“His coffee jitters were so bad that he couldn't hold his cup steady.”
“The bride had a severe case of jitters and almost ran away from the altar.”
“To calm my jitters, I took three deep breaths before entering the exam room.”
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