twitchy

UK
/ˈtwɪtʃi/
US
/ˈtwɪtʃi/

Translations

twitchyadjective
twitchier
Comp.
twitchiest
Super.
UK
/ˈtwɪtʃi/
US
/ˈtwɪtʃi/
nerveuxSe dit d’une personne anxieuse, tendue ou facilement sursautante.
She felt twitchy before her big presentation, unable to sit still.
Elle se sentait nerveuse avant sa grande présentation, incapable de rester assise.
Additional translations
agitéSe dit d’un être vivant qui bouge de manière fébrile ou saccadée.
spasmodiqueEmploi plus littéral ou technique, pour des mouvements brusques et involontaires.

Definitions

twitchyadjective
Nervous or anxious, often characterized by small, involuntary movements.
She felt twitchy before her big presentation, unable to sit still.
Prone to sudden, jerky movements.
The cat was twitchy, its tail flicking back and forth as it watched the bird outside.
Easily startled or jumpy.
After watching the horror movie, he was twitchy and jumped at every sound.