What does jumpy mean?
Jumpy means Nervous and excited..
Jumpy
/ˈd͡ʒʌmpi/ · adjective
Meaning
Nervous and excited..
Definitions by Sense
- Nervous and excited.
- Tending to jump; full of jumps.
Example Sentences
It was the butler who saw him go. Twelve o'clock at night and raining hard. So next night I was up at the house and, sure enough, master was off again. Stephens and I went after him, but it was jumpy work, for it would have been a bad job if he had seen us.
"I wish it was well over," admitted Hollyer. "I'm not particularly jumpy, but this gives me a touch of the creeps."
We moved at a good clip, so I reached up to pull shut the window coverings, just in case this jumpy frog decided to escape.
Meanwhile, the car pursued its jumpy course, and I could not prevent myself laughing.
Synonyms for jumpy
Antonyms for jumpy
Related Words
Word Forms
- jumpier
- jumpiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jumpy?
Common synonyms include restive, jittery, tense, high-strung.
What is the opposite of jumpy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use jumpy in a sentence?
It was the butler who saw him go. Twelve o'clock at night and raining hard. So next night I was up at the house and, sure enough, master was off again. Stephens and I went after him, but it was jumpy work, for it would have been a bad job if he had seen us.
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