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Definition of Jumpy
1. Adjective. Being in a tense state.
Similar to: Tense
Derivative terms: Edge, Edginess, Jitteriness, Jumpiness, Restiveness, Restiveness
2. Adjective. Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. "A rough ride"
Derivative terms: Bump, Jolt, Jump, Rock
Antonyms: Smooth
Definition of Jumpy
1. a. Jumping, or inducing to jump; characterized by jumps; hence, extremely nervous.
Definition of Jumpy
1. Adjective. Nervous and excited. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jumpy
1. nervous [adj JUMPIER, JUMPIEST] : JUMPILY [adv] - See also: nervous
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jumpy
Literary usage of Jumpy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. John Ayscough's Letters to His Mother During 1914, 1915, and 1916 by John Ayscough (1919)
"(my mind's bones) it is so jumpy. But I must confess it keeps me interested.
Friday Morning, November 5, 1915 ... I AM afraid that on Sunday you will have ..."
2. A Trip to Cashmere and Ladâk by Cowley Lambert (1877)
"... of the Himalayas—Marching in the Hills—A Rhododendron Forest —A jumpy
Bridge—Poonch—The Economical Rajah—The Haji Fir ..."
3. Phonemic Awareness Through Language Play by Jill Norris (1998)
"... hop in the rhyme: For example: jump jumpy jump jump jumpy jump jump jumpy jump
jumpy jump jumpy jump Thursday Have students choose actions for the bugs. ..."
4. Trukese-English Dictionary by Ward Hunt Goodenough, Hiroshi Sugita (1980)
"small girl's jumping game. jumpy ... be hopping, jumpy, bouncy (as a ride in a car).
juncture ..."
5. Theodore Roosevelt and His Time Shown in His Own Letters by Joseph Bucklin Bishop (1920)
"What a jumpy creature he is, anyhow! Besides sending to me he is evidently engaged
in sending to all kinds of other people. I am against having a Congress ..."
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