Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "jitterbug" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

ballet

Derived Terms

jitterbugger

Derived From

bug jitter

Context

dance jazz

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

dance social dancing trip the light fantastic trip the light fantastic toe

Type Of (IsA)

dance from from 40s social dancing

Manner Of

dance

Related Terms

acrobatic bug crazy crazy feet dance embellishes feet fifties fifties dance forties forties dance incorporates insect jay jazz litter old old dance old people people steps swing two step uptempo

Synonym Network

jazzbo

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