# jittery

**Pronunciation:** /ˈdʒɪt.ɹi/

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning 1: when discussing nervy

Nervy, jumpy, on edge. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

## Examples

- jittery video playback

## Meaning 2: sense 2

Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics

## Examples

- jittery video playback

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