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English > 2 senses of the word jumpy:
ADJECTIVEalljumpy, edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptightbeing in a tense state
alljumpy, rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, joltingcausing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
jumpy > pronunciation
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English > jumpy: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningIn a tense state.
Synonymsedgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight
BroadertenseIn or of a state of physical or nervous tension
Spanishinquieto, nervioso
Nounsjumpinessthe anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
English > jumpy: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCausing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements.
Synonymsrough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting
OppositesmoothOf motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
Nounsjumpa sudden involuntary movement