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jumpy
adjective \ˈjəm-pē\
: very nervous : easily frightened
jump·i·erjump·i·est
Full Definition of JUMPY
1
: characterized by jumps or sudden variations
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First Known Use of JUMPY
1869
Related to JUMPY
- Synonyms
- fiddle-footed, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hyper, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, jittery, excitable, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
- Antonyms
- imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
JUMPINESS Defined for Kids
jumpy
adjective \ˈjəm-pē\
jump·i·erjump·i·est
Definition of JUMPY for Kids
: nervous 2
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