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Definition of Jump for joy
1. Verb. Feel extreme happiness or elation. "Sam and Sue jump for joy"
Exact synonyms: Be On Cloud Nine, Exult, Walk On Air
Generic synonyms: Joy, Rejoice
Specialized synonyms: Rejoice, Triumph, Wallow
Derivative terms: Exultant, Exultation, Walking On Air
Generic synonyms: Joy, Rejoice
Specialized synonyms: Rejoice, Triumph, Wallow
Derivative terms: Exultant, Exultation, Walking On Air
Definition of Jump for joy
1. Verb. (idiomatic) exalt, rejoice, feel elation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jump For Joy
Literary usage of Jump for joy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of American Folk-lore by American Folklore Society (1917)
"Now, Miss Sallie, won't you jump for joy, jump for joy, jump for joy? Now, Miss
Sallie, won't you jump for joy? Now, Miss Sallie, won't you bow? ..."
2. Publications of the Texas Folklore Society by Texas Folklore Society (1916)
"Chorus— "When you 'get married, jump for joy, When you get married, jump for joy,
When you get married, jump for joy, Joy's bound to be. ..."
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