word
Jitterbug
JIH-tur-buhg
/ˈdʒɪtɜːrˌbʌɡ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jitterbug
Dictionary meaning
A jerky, fast-paced American dance popularized in the 1940s.
Examples
- Everyone danced the jitterbug in the swing club.
- We're going to jitterbug all night!
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