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Jumping

/ˈd͡ʒʌm.pɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

(colloquial) Exuberantly active; in full swing..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (colloquial) Exuberantly active; in full swing.
  2. present participle and gerund of jump
  3. The act of performing a jump.

Example Sentences

When the party was nice, the party was jumpin' (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo) And everybody havin' a ball (Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo)
When the tuning-fork is brought over a resonant jar or bottle, the beats may be heard and the jumpings seen by a thousand people at once.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does jumping mean?

Jumping means (colloquial) Exuberantly active; in full swing..

What is a synonym for jumping?

Common synonyms include jump, moving.

What is the opposite of jumping?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use jumping in a sentence?

When the party was nice, the party was jumpin' (Hey, Yippie, Yi, Yo) And everybody havin' a ball (Hah, ho, Yippie Yi Yo)

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