adj
twitchy
TWIHT-shee
Twitchy (adj) means Prone to twitching; jumpy or nervous. Example: “He got twitchy whenever someone mentioned the exam.”
adj
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Prone to twitching; jumpy or nervous.
"He got twitchy whenever someone mentioned the exam."
"The cat was twitchy after the fireworks started."
How to use twitchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNervous, jumpy, or prone to sudden fidgety movements.
Common pairings
feeling twitchy
twitchy nerves
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Word forms
- Comparative
- twitchier
- Superlative
- twitchiest
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Etymology
From twitch plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “twitchy” mean?
The word “twitchy” means prone to twitching; jumpy or nervous. In plain terms, nervous, jumpy, or prone to sudden fidgety movements.
How do you pronounce “twitchy”?
“Twitchy” is pronounced TWIHT-shee (/ˈtwɪt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “twitchy” in a sentence?
Here is “twitchy” used in a sentence: “He got twitchy whenever someone mentioned the exam.”
What part of speech is “twitchy”?
“Twitchy” is an adjective.
