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jumpy Definition and Meaning in English (jumpy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:nervousanxiousedgy
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Jumpy definition: Feeling or showing nervousness or apprehension, especially easily startled.

Definitions of Jumpy

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or showing nervousness or apprehension, especially easily startled.

Example Sentences

casual

“She was feeling jumpy after watching the horror movie.”

casual

“The sudden noise made the cat jumpy.”

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nounjumpiness
adverbjumpily

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Jumpy definition: Feeling or showing nervousness or apprehension, especially easily startled.
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'Jumpy' translates to 'jumpy' in English. Jumpy definition: Feeling or showing nervousness or apprehension, especially easily startled.
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