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Explore Jitterbug through 7 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like dance. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Jitterbug in a sentence

Jitterbug meaning

  1. A nervous or jittery person.
  2. A jazz musician or aficionado.
  3. An uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps.

Synonyms of Jitterbug

social dancing dance

Related words

Other words often associated with Jitterbug or its synonyms:

dancing saltation terpsichore art party diversion move recreation

Using Jitterbug

  • The main meaning on this page is: A nervous or jittery person. | A jazz musician or aficionado. | An uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps.
  • Useful related words include: social dancing, dance.
  • In the example corpus, jitterbug often appears in combinations such as: the jitterbug.

Context around Jitterbug

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 4 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

hefty 1× swing 1× song 1× carolina 1×

Often after:

flip2 1× derived 1× knows 1× basic 1× boy 1×

Sentence patterns with Jitterbug

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

basic swing jitterbug basic country 1× dancing the jitterbug with her 1× his song jitterbug boy also 1× of carolina jitterbug and its 1× the hefty jitterbug knows how 1× the jitterbug derived from 1× the jitterbug flip2 has 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

beginner classes will 1× during this period 1× the carolina shag 1× the jitterbug derived 1× the jitterbug flip2 1× uncle and nephews 1×

Common sentence endings:

and a camera 1× blockers in space 1× carolina in 1937 1× cha cha cha 1× highly energetic vibe 1× movie s soundtrack 1×

Words around Jitterbug

Just before it in the word index:

jitter 58 jitsukawa 3 jitsu 92 jitra 3 jitpong 2 jitni 3

Just after it in the word index:

jittering 4 jitters 77 jittery 58 jittlov 7 jitu 16 jiu 84

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaba 10 aafc 10 aaib 10 aalbers 10 abbate 10 abbesses 10

Corpus analysis for Jitterbug

  • In this selection, "jitterbug" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, hefty, swing, song, flip2, derived and knows stand out and add context to how "jitterbug" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include basic swing jitterbug basic country and dancing the jitterbug with her. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "jitterbug" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with jitterbug

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The jitterbug derived from swing dancing, but had its own highly energetic vibe. (13 words)

Uncle and nephews take turns dancing the jitterbug with her while trying to get rid of each other. (18 words)

Beginner classes will include Basic Ballroom, Basic Swing (Jitterbug), Basic Country Western Two-Step and Basic Cha Cha Cha. (19 words)

Longer example sentences

During this period, Waits appeared in a series of minor movie roles, including a cameo role in Wolfen (1981) as an inebriated piano player, and his song "Jitterbug Boy" also appeared on the movie's soundtrack. (36 words)

The Jitterbug Flip2 has a large, bright screen, a generous keypad, an earpiece that works with hearing aids, and a dedicated button to summon emergency help or car rides, a flashlight, and a camera. (34 words)

Whether hitting the corner on outside runs or catching the ball in space on a screen, the hefty jitterbug knows how to set up and run behind his blockers in space. (31 words)

Example sentences (7)

The Jitterbug Flip2 has a large, bright screen, a generous keypad, an earpiece that works with hearing aids, and a dedicated button to summon emergency help or car rides, a flashlight, and a camera.

The jitterbug derived from swing dancing, but had its own highly energetic vibe.

Whether hitting the corner on outside runs or catching the ball in space on a screen, the hefty jitterbug knows how to set up and run behind his blockers in space.

Beginner classes will include Basic Ballroom, Basic Swing (Jitterbug), Basic Country Western Two-Step and Basic Cha Cha Cha.

During this period, Waits appeared in a series of minor movie roles, including a cameo role in Wolfen (1981) as an inebriated piano player, and his song "Jitterbug Boy" also appeared on the movie's soundtrack.

The Carolina Shag is a descendant of Carolina Jitterbug, and its predecessor, Little Apple (whose origins can supposedly be traced to Columbia, South Carolina in 1937).

Uncle and nephews take turns dancing the jitterbug with her while trying to get rid of each other.

Common combinations with jitterbug

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "jitterbug" in a sentence?
An example: "The Jitterbug Flip2 has a large, bright screen, a generous keypad, an earpiece that works with hearing aids, and a dedicated button to summon emergency help or car rides, a flashlight, and a camera." This page contains 7 example sentences with the word "jitterbug" from authentic English texts.
What does "jitterbug" mean?
Jitterbug means: A nervous or jittery person.
What are synonyms of "jitterbug"?
Common synonyms of "jitterbug" include: social dancing, dance.
How many example sentences with "jitterbug" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 7 example sentences with "jitterbug", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.