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jitterbug

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) jitterbug (noun)
  2. 2) jitterbug (verb)

1jit·ter·bug

noun \ˈji-tər-ˌbəg\

Definition of JITTERBUG

1
: a jazz variation of the two-step in which couples swing, balance, and twirl in standardized patterns and often with vigorous acrobatics
2
: one who dances the jitterbug
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First Known Use of JITTERBUG

1938

Rhymes with JITTERBUG

antidrug, chugalug, date rape drug, doodlebug, gateway drug, ladybug, lightning bug, litterbug, mealybug, orphan drug, pull the plug, scatter rug, shutterbug, sulfa drug, superbug, water bug, wonder drug

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