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(jump-y) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. nervous or anxious and easily startled.

Example Sentence

The child was jumpy.

More Example Sentences

He felt jumpy after watching a scary movie.

Synonyms

nervous; skittish; twitchy

Antonyms

calm; relaxed; steady

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Rhymes

  • bumpy
  • clumpy
  • dumpy
  • frumpy
  • grumpy
  • jumpy
  • lumpy
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