jitterbug

Example Sentences

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It references to Audrey Hepburn and British supermodel Twiggy, and the frenetic editing and jitterbug choreography make it a unique entry in her videography.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

Those traits allowed Clark to defend every player on the court, from jitterbug point guards to beanpole centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

The Germans banned jazz, but wherever they went, U.S. soldiers, known as GIs, introduced locals to jazz and the jitterbug, popular back in the States.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

In it, he successfully mimics Parker’s distinctive prose style, one characterized by ironic dialogue and crisp, short sentences that jitterbug across the page in a rhythm you could dance to.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2020

On Saturday night we entered the jitterbug contest at the Silver Slipper, whether we could dance or not.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou