Twitchy

usgb/ˈtwɪtʃi/
adjective

Feeling nervous and unable to relax.

He felt twitchy all day before the big meeting.
Visual representation of "twitchy" - feeling nervous and unable to relax

Often appears as...

  • feel twitchy
  • look twitchy
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Visual representation of "twitchy"
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Often Negative

Used to describe discomfort or unease, usually showing a negative emotion.

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During the silent exam, he looked twitchy and distracted.
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Collocations Matter

Combines with 'feel' or 'look' to describe a person's state, often related to anxiety or stress.

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She always feels twitchy before public speaking.
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Stress Trigger

Imagine situations that cause stress to understand when 'twitchy' might be used.

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Waiting for test results got him all twitchy.
Visual representation of the word "Twitchy"

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