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JUMPY (jumpier, jumpiest)

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Dictionary entry overview: What does jumpy mean?

• JUMPY (adjective)
The adjective JUMPY has 2 senses:

1. being in a tense state
2. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

Familiarity information: JUMPY used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• JUMPY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Being in a tense state

Synonyms:

restive; overstrung; nervy; jumpy; in suspense; highly strung; high-strung; edgy; uptight; jittery

Similar:

tense (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

Synonyms:

bumpy; jolting; jolty; jumpy; rocky; rough

Context example:

a rough ride

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