Pronunciation: /dʒʌmpɪŋ/
noun The act of propelling oneself upwards or forwards by using one's legs and feet.
A1 I love watching jumping competitions at the county fair.
A2 The jumping rope competition at the school event was a big hit.
B1 The jumping castle at the birthday party kept the kids entertained for hours.
B2 Her jumping skills were impressive as she cleared the high bar with ease.
C1 The horse's jumping ability was exceptional, winning many competitions.
C2 The synchronized jumping routine performed by the dancers was breathtaking.
verb The action of propelling oneself upwards or forwards by using one's legs and feet.
A1 The cat is jumping on the bed.
A2 She enjoys jumping rope in the park.
B1 The athlete was jumping hurdles during the race.
B2 The kangaroo was seen jumping effortlessly across the field.
C1 The acrobat's performance involved jumping through hoops of fire.
C2 The professional dancer showcased incredible skills by jumping and twirling on stage.
adjective Describing something that is in the act of propelling oneself upwards or forwards by using one's legs and feet.
A1 The jumping dog is very playful.
A2 I saw a jumping frog in the pond.
B1 The children were jumping rope in the playground.
B2 The jumping kangaroo amazed the spectators at the zoo.
C1 The jumping athlete broke the world record in the long jump event.
C2 The jumping dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
adverb In a manner that involves propelling oneself upwards or forwards by using one's legs and feet.
A1 The dog was jumping happily in the park.
A2 She was jumping up and down with excitement.
B1 The children were jumping around in the playground.
B2 He was jumping over the hurdles with ease.
C1 The dancer was jumping gracefully across the stage.
C2 The athlete was jumping higher than ever before in the competition.
formal The athlete demonstrated perfect form while jumping over the hurdles.
informal I love watching cats jumping around and playing with toys.
slang She was so excited, she was jumping for joy when she heard the news.
figurative The stock prices have been jumping up and down all week.
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