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jitterbug

[ jit-er-buhg ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a strenuously acrobatic dance consisting of a few standardized steps augmented by twirls, splits, somersaults, etc., popular especially in the early 1940s and performed chiefly to boogie-woogie and swing.
a person who dances the jitterbug.

, jit·ter·bugged, jit·ter·bug·ging.

jitterbug

/ ˈdʒɪtəˌbʌɡ /

a fast jerky American dance, usually to a jazz accompaniment, that was popular in the 1940s
a person who dances the jitterbug
a highly nervous or excitable person

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; jitter + bug ¹

Would rather join the bandSome of our most musically inclined presidents would rather jam than jitterbug.

Instead of our sixth iPhone we suddenly start thinking about our first Jitterbug.

He was a seemingly stoned zombie and she did the jitterbug the entire show (no, not really).

The family had not been allowed to take their dog, but Patsy had been able to bring her jitterbug trophy.

The ranger took her to the curator, who searched the archives for anything regarding the jitterbug contest.

Somewhere in that expanse of California sky, I know Edith Jefferson will be doing the jitterbug.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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