noun Download 🔗Share A one-stringed instrument (monochord) that consists of a wire string attached to something solid like the side of a house, and played with a piece of metal or glass, originating in the African American traditional music of Mississippi in the United States. Examples : "During the Mississippi Delta Blues workshop, the instructor showed us how to build a simple jitterbug using wire and the side of the barn, explaining its roots in African American musical tradition. " music culture tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A nervous or jittery person. Examples : "The jitterbug in the corner couldn't focus on his homework because he was so anxious about the upcoming test. " character person mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A jazz musician or aficionado. Examples : "My grandfather, a dedicated jitterbug, has a vast collection of old jazz records. " music person entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps. Examples : "At the dance competition, the couple's energetic jitterbug, filled with flips and fast footwork, impressed the judges. " music dance entertainment style culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To dance the jitterbug. Examples : "At the dance, my grandfather surprised everyone when he started to jitterbug with my sister. " dance entertainment music style culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading