Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jumpy
adjective
/ˈdʒʌm.pi/
Definition
Quick to start or react to something, especially in a nervous or uneasy way.
Examples
- After watching the horror movie, she felt very jumpy all night.
- The sudden noise made the dog jumpy and alert.
- He tends to be jumpy whenever there are loud explosions nearby.
Meaning
Feeling anxious or nervous, often causing sudden movements or reactions.
Synonyms
- nervous
- anxious
- jittery
- edgy
- skittish
