jitter

/ˈdʒɪdər/

Other forms: jitters; jittering

Definitions of jitter

1. noun

   a small irregular movement
   type of:

   motion, movement

   a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
2. noun

   small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sources
   type of:

   disturbance, interference, noise

   electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication