Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the jumps

Phrase

/ðə dʒʌmps/

Definition

A term used to describe a state of excitement or nervousness, often in the context of extreme sports, such as skydiving, bungee jumping, or motocross.

Examples

After spending the afternoon at the skate park, I really felt the jumps from all the tricks I had attempted.
She got the jumps just before her bungee jump, but she loved the thrill of the fall.