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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

jitterbug

/ˈdʒɪtərbʌɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does jitterbug mean?

noun

A type of swing dance characterized by a bouncy, energetic style, often performed to jazz music. A jitterbug is also a colloquial term for a grasshopper.

Example

"The couple glided across the dance floor, their jitterbug steps perfectly in sync."

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