Pronunciation: /dʒæmp/

Definitions of jamp

noun A colloquial term for jumping or leap

Example Sentences

A1 I jamp over the small puddle.

A2 The cat tried to jamp onto the high shelf.

B1 The athlete's impressive jamp broke the record.

B2 The kangaroo's powerful hind legs allowed it to jamp great distances.

C1 The ballet dancer executed a perfect jamp during the performance.

C2 The gymnast's flawless jamp earned them a perfect score from the judges.

verb To jump or leap quickly and energetically

Example Sentences

A1 The cat jamp over the fence.

A2 She jamp up and down with excitement.

B1 The athlete jamp over the hurdles with ease.

B2 The circus performer jamp through the flaming hoop.

C1 The kangaroo effortlessly jamp over the obstacles in its path.

C2 The world record holder jamp over the high bar with grace and precision.

Examples of jamp in a Sentence

formal The athlete made a jamp over the hurdle with ease.

informal I saw him jamp over the fence to get to the other side.

slang She totally jamped her way through the crowd to get to the front of the line.

figurative His heart jamped with excitement as he opened the gift.

Grammatical Forms of jamp

past tense

jumped

plural

jumps

comparative

more jumpy

superlative

most jumpy

present tense

jump

future tense

will jump

perfect tense

have jumped

continuous tense

is jumping

singular

jump

positive degree

jumpy

infinitive

to jump

gerund

jumping

participle

jumping

Origin and Evolution of jamp

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jamp' is believed to have originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old French 'gambade' meaning a leap or spring.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jamp' evolved to be used more colloquially to describe a quick, energetic movement or action.