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What is another word for butterflies in the stomach?

Hint: For the verb form of this phrase, please see synonyms for having butterflies in one's stomach.

Noun
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A feeling of nervousness or jitteriness about something
anxiety
nervousness
trepidation
nerves
butterflies
collywobbles
jitteriness
dithers
heebie-jeebies
heart skipping a beat
nervous stomach
apprehension
uneasiness
fear
worry
disquiet
disquietude
unease
willies
dread
perturbation
apprehensiveness
fearfulness
agitation
alarm
shakes
misgiving
tension
foreboding
twitchiness
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“With muddled thoughts, sweaty palms, poor command over the language, and butterflies in the stomach, the girl sees expectant eyes, all glued on her.”
Noun
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The emotion of feeling tense from anticipation
tension
anticipation
excitement
suspense
uncertainty
butterflies
eagerness
expectation
impatience
expectancy
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