Twitchy

Pronunciation: /ˈtwɪtʃi/

Definitions of twitchy

adjective nervous or anxious; characterized by sudden, jerky movements

Example Sentences

A1 The cat gets twitchy whenever it hears a loud noise.

A2 She felt twitchy and nervous before her job interview.

B1 His twitchy behavior made his friends concerned about his well-being.

B2 The athlete was feeling twitchy before the big competition.

C1 The detective's twitchy instincts helped him solve the case.

C2 Despite his twitchy demeanor, he remained calm under pressure.

Examples of twitchy in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a twitchy eye condition.

informal I always get twitchy when I have to speak in public.

slang My friend is so twitchy, he can't sit still for a minute.

figurative The stock market has been twitchy lately, with investors feeling uncertain about the future.

Grammatical Forms of twitchy

• past tense: twitched
• plural: twitchies
• comparative: twitchier
• superlative: twitchiest
• present tense: twitch
• future tense: will twitch
• perfect tense: have twitched
• continuous tense: is twitching
• singular: twitchy
• positive degree: twitchy
• infinitive: to twitch
• gerund: twitching
• participle: twitching

Origin and Evolution of twitchy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'twitchy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'twicchen' which means to jerk or move suddenly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'twitchy' has come to be used informally to describe someone who is nervous, jumpy, or easily agitated.