jitters
Pre-performance butterflies
Jitters are feelings of nervousness or anxiety, especially before a significant event: pre-wedding jitters, I always get the jitters before a job interview.
The singular jitter is rare except as a verb meaning to act nervously or, in electronics, to experience small rapid variations in a signal.
Jittery describes someone in a nervous, agitated state.
State of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- worryTroubled mental state
- tensionStretched or strained state
edginess · restlessness · agitation · fidgeting · disquiet · butterflies · nerves · angst
Fear of performing publicly
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- debutFirst public appearance
- opening nightFirst staged performance
butterflies · flop sweat · spotlight · freezing up · blanking · first-time · green room · wings
Rapid involuntary movement
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- shiverInvoluntary trembling sensation
- trembleShake from fear
twitch · shudder · unsteady · quaver · wobble · shakiness · vibrating · flutter
Brewed bean beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- overstimulationExcessive sensory input
wired · buzz · crash · shaky hands · stimulant · overcaffeinated · withdrawal · tolerance
State of eager enthusiasm
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- expectancyLikelihood of occurrence
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
thrill · hopefulness · curiosity · countdown · waiting · buildup · first date · job offer
nervousness
State of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- worryTroubled mental state
tension · edginess · restlessness · agitation · fidgeting · disquiet · butterflies · nerves · angst · panic
stage fright
Fear of performing publicly
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- debutFirst public appearance
opening night · butterflies · flop sweat · spotlight · freezing up · blanking · first-time · green room · wings · microphone
shaking
Rapid involuntary movement
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- shiverInvoluntary trembling sensation
tremble · twitch · shudder · unsteady · quaver · wobble · shakiness · vibrating · flutter · palpitations
coffee
Brewed bean beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
overstimulation · wired · buzz · crash · shaky hands · stimulant · overcaffeinated · withdrawal · tolerance · sensitivity
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- expectancyLikelihood of occurrence
impatience · thrill · hopefulness · curiosity · countdown · waiting · buildup · first date · job offer · results day
- Anxietyanxiety, nervousness, panic, worry, generalized anxiety
- agitationagitation, anxiety, worry, nervousness, unease
- excitementexcitement, enthusiasm, eagerness, exhilaration, thrill
- fear reactionsscream, scared, gasp, terrified, flinch
- panicpanic attack, alarm, terror, fright, hysteria
- performance anxietystage fright, choking, freezing up, nerves, public speaking fear
jitterscalmness
Peaceful mental state
calm · tranquility · serenity · composure · self-possession
- market jittersInvestor nervousness about prices
- jittery feeling
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