adjective
nervous and unable to relax
I feel jumpy before important meetings.
Common phrases & grammar
feel jumpy · make someone jumpy
American English
How to pronounce jumpiest
adjectiveB2
JUHMpeeuhst
/ˈʤəm.pi.əst̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: jumpy
nervous and unable to relax
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
easily frightened by sudden sounds or movements
The jumpy dog barked at every small noise.
Common phrases & grammar
a jumpy dog · become jumpy
Related words & forms
The y changes to i before -er and -est.