Jumpy: meaning, definitions and examples

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jumpy

[ ˈdʒʌmpi ]

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energetic

Full of energy and enthusiasm, especially in a way that is slightly difficult to control.

Synonyms

energetic, nervous, restless

Examples of usage

She's always been a jumpy child, unable to sit still for more than a few minutes at a time.
The jumpy puppy ran around the yard, chasing after anything that moved.

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nervous

Easily startled or made anxious; nervous or anxious.

Synonyms

anxious, edgy, nervous

Examples of usage

He's feeling a bit jumpy today, probably because of the upcoming exam.
After the loud noise, she became jumpy and couldn't relax.

Translations

Translations of the word "jumpy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitado

🇮🇳 चंचल

🇩🇪 nervös

🇮🇩 gelisah

🇺🇦 нервовий

🇵🇱 nerwowy

🇯🇵 神経質な

🇫🇷 nerveux

🇪🇸 nervioso

🇹🇷 sinirli

🇰🇷 신경질적인

🇸🇦 متوتر

🇨🇿 nervózní

🇸🇰 nervózny

🇨🇳 紧张的

🇸🇮 živčen

🇮🇸 taugaveiklaður

🇰🇿 мазасыз

🇬🇪 ნერვიული

🇦🇿 əsəbi

🇲🇽 nervioso

Word origin

The word 'jumpy' originated from the Middle English word 'jumpe' meaning 'to leap or spring suddenly'. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is easily startled or full of energy. The term has been used in English language to depict both physical and emotional states of being for many centuries.

See also: jump, jumped, jumper, jumping, jumpmaster, jumpsuit.