ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Jumps

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /d͡ʒʌmps/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Jumps is a noun meaning plural of jump.

Meaning

plural of jump.

More Meanings

  1. (fashion) A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.
  2. (colloquial) A jumpy or nervous condition.
  3. third-person singular simple present indicative of jump

Example Sentences

Enderleigh looked sharply round, but the girl kept her face averted and quickly went out again. 'There's another who's certainly got the jumps,' said her master.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include leap, skip, jumpstart, rise, spring, startle.

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