When the human facial nerve realises that something has indeed landed on their face. Causing the motion of the face to move from side to side viciously.
"Now if you'd like to be a Jitter Bug, first thing you do get yourself a jug; put whiskey, wine, and gin within, shake it all up and then begin. Get yourself a cup and start to toss, come on Jack you're drinking Jitter Sauce."
-Cab Calloway