adj

twitchy

TWIHT-shee

Twitchy (adj) means Prone to twitching; jumpy or nervous. Example: “He got twitchy whenever someone mentioned the exam.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishNervous, jumpy, or prone to sudden fidgety movements.

Common pairings

feeling twitchy twitchy nerves

twitchier comparative, twitchiest superlative

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He got _____ whenever someone mentioned the exam.

From twitch plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

itchy bitchy witchy

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.