Definitions

1. noun

a type of swing dance characterized by kicks and acrobatic movements

“After learning the jitterbug, Sarah felt confident dancing at the party.”

2. verb

to dance the jitterbug or to move nervously or restlessly

“The kids were jitterbugging in the living room, much to their parents’ dismay.”

3. noun

a type of insect, specifically a species of beetle in the family Scirtidae

“The jitterbug beetle was found in the backyard, its shiny body catching the sunlight.”