twitchy
word
Definition
Feeling nervous or unable to stay still, sometimes because of fear, stress, or excitement. It can also mean having small, uncontrolled muscle movements.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; describes people, animals, or sometimes hands/eyes. Commonly used for anxious energy or physical jitters. Do not confuse with "twitch" (the verb). Often used to describe someone reacting nervously to stress or caffeine.
Spanish: nervioso - inquieto - espasmódicoPortuguese (BR): nervoso - inquieto - espasmódicoPortuguese (PT): nervoso - inquieto - espasmódicoChinese (Simplified): 紧张的 - 抽搐的Chinese (Traditional): 緊張的 - 抽搐的Hindi: बेचैन - झटकेदारArabic: عصبي - متوتر - يرتعش
Example Sentences
My eye feels twitchy when I am tired.
basic
He looks twitchy during the interview.
basic
The dog is acting twitchy because of the thunder.
basic
I always get a bit twitchy before giving a speech.
natural
After three cups of coffee, I'm way too twitchy to sit still.
natural
She gets twitchy whenever she hears strange noises at night.
natural