checkitis

English

/ˌtʃɛkˈaɪt.əs/

noun
Definitions
  • The state of nervousness and anxiety and loss of self-confidence that a person whose knowledge or performance is being evaluated or observed may sink into, resulting in tunnel vision, false starts and a high likelihood of serious errors.

Etymology

Affix from English check.

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English

check

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