Jumpy Definition

jŭmpē
jumpier, jumpiest
adjective
jumpier, jumpiest
Characterized by fitful, jerky movements.
American Heritage
Moving in jumps, jerks, or abrupt variations.
Webster's New World
Easily startled.
Webster's New World
Nervous or apprehensive.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Jumpy

Adjective

Base Form:
jumpy
Comparative:
jumpier
Superlative:
jumpiest

Origin of Jumpy

  • From jump +‎ -y.

    From Wiktionary

Jumpy Sentence Examples

  • She's quite stressed most of the time, very jumpy.

  • Rhyn kept his distance, knowing just how jumpy an assassin could be.

  • Being surrounded by vamps all day makes you jumpy.

  • I guess we are all a little jumpy these days.

  • Traditional dance music can't really be characterised or defined in words, as it is different depending on where in the world you go, but it generally has either a jumpy feel or a gently swaying beat.

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Words Starting With

JJUJUM

Words Ending With

YPYMPY

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Words Starting With J and Ending With Y

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With J5 Letter Words Ending With Y