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Definition of twitchiness

twitchiness

/ˈtwɪtʃ.i.nəs/
twitch · i · ness

Adverb:twitchily
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Adjective:twitchy
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being nervous, anxious, restless, or easily startled.

Example

"The candidate's noticeable twitchiness during the interview made the hiring panel question his confidence."


2

The tendency of a vehicle, machine, or control system to respond overly abruptly or erratically to small inputs.

Example

"Engineers adjusted the suspension geometry to reduce the car's twitchiness when cornering at high speeds."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twitchiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twitchiness
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