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Another word for jittery

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jittery*

modif.

nervous, tense, panicky, jumpy; see afraid 1, excited.

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Another word for jittery

adjective

Feeling or exhibiting nervous tension:

edgy, fidgety, jumpy, nervous, restive, restless, skittish, tense, twitchy. (Slang) uptight. Idioms: a bundle of nerves, all wound up, on edge. See tighten

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Be aware of how much caffeine you are ingesting; too much can make you feel jittery.
White sugar may also produce jittery feelings from the rise and fall of blood glucose and insulin that mimic panic attacks.
Decongestants can make people feel jittery or keep them from sleeping.
Jittery feeling - You will feel nervous and jittery as the nicotine starts to leave your body.
It is also possible for people with GAD to feel shaky or jittery.

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