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jumpy(dictionary)

jumpy (iou)



jumpy adjective. M19.
[from JUMP noun1 + -Y1.]
Characterized by sudden movements from one thing or state to another. M19.
J. O'Faolain She wanted to see what happened next but the image had gone jumpy. J. C. Oates His mind is too jumpy for sleep.
Characterized by sudden involuntary movements caused by nervous excitement; nervous, easily startled. L19.
R. P. Jhabvala She got more nervous, positively jumpy and crazy. M. Angelou We left for the elevators..jumpy with excitement.
jumpily adverb L20.
jumpiness noun L19.