Definitions for jitterbug

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jitterbug jit·ter·bug

Spelling: [jit-er-buhg]

IPA: /ˈdʒɪt ərˌbʌg/

Jitterbug is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 200 anagrams from letters in jitterbug (begijrttu).

Definitions for jitterbug

noun

1. a strenuously acrobatic dance consisting of a few standardized steps augmented by twirls, splits, somersaults, etc., popular especially in the early 1940s and performed chiefly to boogie-woogie and swing.
2. a person who dances the jitterbug.

verb (used without object)

1. to dance the jitterbug.

Origin of jitterbug

An Americanism dating back to 1930-35; jitter + bug¹

Examples for jitterbug

He was a seemingly stoned zombie and she did the jitterbug the entire show (no, not really).

Instead of our sixth iPhone we suddenly start thinking about our first jitterbug.

Somewhere in that expanse of California sky, I know Edith Jefferson will be doing the jitterbug.

The family had not been allowed to take their dog, but Patsy had been able to bring her jitterbug trophy.

The ranger took her to the curator, who searched the archives for anything regarding the jitterbug contest.

I lied and told her she would be dancing the jitterbug with me again soon.