Jumpy vs. Jittery — What's the Difference?
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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.
Jittery video playback
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