Jitterbug

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪtərˌbʌɡ/

Jitterbug (noun)

  1. a lively dance style from the 1940s with fast movements and spins
  2. a person who enjoys or performs the jitterbug dance

Examples

  • They performed a lively jitterbug at the party.
  • The jitterbug requires a lot of energy and rhythm.

Common collocations: perform a jitterbug, lively jitterbug, jitterbug steps, avid jitterbug, jitterbug community

Synonyms of Jitterbug

Informal