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Jumpy vs. Jittery — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Jumpy and Jittery

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Definitions

Jumpy

Characterized by fitful, jerky movements.

Jittery

Having or feeling nervous unease
A jittery vigil in the dark.

Jumpy

On edge; nervous.

Jittery

Marked by jittering movements
A jittery ride over rough terrain.

Jumpy

Nervous and excited.
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Jittery

Nervy, jumpy, on edge

Jumpy

Tending to jump; full of jumps.

Jittery

Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics.
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Jumpy

Jumping, or inducing to jump; characterized by jumps;

Jittery

Being in a tense state; easily upset or frightened; - of a person.
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Jumpy

Being in a tense state

Jittery

Being in a tense state

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