Jumpy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌmpi/

Definitions of jumpy

adjective describing someone or something that is nervous or easily startled

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is jumpy whenever there's a loud noise.

A2 She gets jumpy when she's nervous about something.

B1 The jumpy puppy kept barking at the unfamiliar sound.

B2 The jumpy horse refused to cross the bridge.

C1 His jumpy behavior was a result of the traumatic experience he had.

C2 The jumpy driver was constantly on edge during the high-speed chase.

Examples of jumpy in a Sentence

formal The jumpy horse refused to calm down during the competition.

informal Why are you so jumpy today? Did something happen?

slang She's always been a bit jumpy, like a cat on a hot tin roof.

figurative The suspenseful movie had me feeling jumpy throughout the entire film.

Grammatical Forms of jumpy

• past tense: jumped
• plural: jumpies
• comparative: jumpier
• superlative: jumpiest
• present tense: jump
• future tense: will jump
• perfect tense: have jumped
• continuous tense: is jumping
• singular: jumpy
• positive degree: jumpy
• infinitive: to jump
• gerund: jumping
• participle: jumping

Origin and Evolution of jumpy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'jumpy' originated from the Middle English word 'jumpe', which meant to jump or move quickly and unexpectedly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jumpy' evolved to refer to someone who is nervous, easily startled, or quick to react with fear or anxiety.