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jumpy: Meaning and Definition of
jump•y
Pronunciation: ( jum'pē), [key]
— jump•i•er, jump•i•est.
- subject to sudden, involuntary starts, esp. from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
- characterized by sudden starts, jerks, or jumps: a jumpy narrative.
See also:
- jumpy (Thesaurus)
