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jump·y
 jumpy
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- pronunciation:
- juhm
pi
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
jumpier, jumpiest |
| definition 1: |
nervous or edgy, as with fear or anxiety.
The criminals were jumpy and continually looking to see if the police were outside.We were jumpy for weeks after our house was robbed.- synonyms:
- edgy, fidgety, jittery, nervous, on edge, skittish
- antonyms:
- relaxed
- similar words:
- aflutter, afraid, agitated, anxious, apprehensive, excited, fretful, shaky, tremulous, upset
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| definition 2: |
afflicted by or characterized by sudden twitches, jerks, or jumps.
My legs are sometimes jumpy at night when I try to sleep.- synonyms:
- fidgety, jerky, jiggly
- similar words:
- nervous, quivery, shaky, spastic
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| related words: |
restless, shy, tense |
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| derivations: |
jumpily (adv.), jumpiness (n.) |
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