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Date: 1900-2000
Origin: Perhaps from Mandingo ji-to 'frightened'

jitters

 noun
     
jit‧ters [plural]
informal a nervous, worried feeling, especially before an important event:
The jitters are worst in the capital, where 61% of people are fearful of a terrorist attack.
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