Jitterbug
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(As a noun)
Jitterbug ( noun )
A lively, energetic dance popular in the African American community in the early 20th century.
Origin:
Jitterbug originated in the united states in the early 20th century as a term for a type of lively, energetic dancing popular in the african american community. it is thought to have originated from the phrase "jitters" meaning nervous energy or agitation, and "bug" meaning a person or thing that causes trouble or annoyance.
Examples:
- The couple swayed and jittered on the dance floor, their bodies moving in perfect unison to the jitterbug beat.
- She was a natural at the jitterbug and could out-dance anyone in the club.
- The band struck up a jitterbug number and the crowd rushed to the dance floor.
- He had never tried the jitterbug before, but with a little guidance from his partner, he soon picked up the moves.
- The jitterbug was a dance that required a lot of energy and stamina, but it was also a lot of fun.
(As a verb)
Jitterbug ( verb )
To dance in a lively, energetic way, often as part of the jitterbug dance.
Origin:
Jitterbug originated in the united states in the early 20th century as a term for a type of lively, energetic dancing popular in the african american community. it is thought to have originated from the phrase "jitters" meaning nervous energy or agitation, and "bug" meaning a person or thing that causes trouble or annoyance.
Examples:
- The couple was jitterbugging on the dance floor, their bodies moving in perfect unison to the music.
- She jitterbugged across the floor, her feet moving at lightning speed.
- He had never jitterbugged before, but with a little guidance from his partner, he soon picked up the moves.
- The band struck up a jitterbug number and the crowd rushed to the dance floor to jitterbug.
- The room was filled with people jitterbugging to the upbeat music.