Jitterbug

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Intransitive Verb

English

Etymology

Named after the 1934 Cab Calloway song "Jitter Bug"

Noun

jitterbug

1. an uptempo jazz or swing dance which embellishes on the two-step pattern and frequently incorporates acrobatic style swing steps
2. one who performs such a dance

Intransitive Verb

jitterbug

1. the act of performing such a dance