Definition of JUMPY

jumpy

Adjective Satellite

  • being in a tense state

Adjective

  • Nervous, easily startled, or erratic.
  • causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

Adj

  • Nervous and excited.
  • Tending to jump; full of jumps.

Examples

  • His opponent was jumpy, constantly shuffling tiles and second-guessing every move.

Origin / Etymology

From jump + -y.

Synonyms

bumpy, edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jolting, jolty, nervy, overstrung, restive, rocky, rough, uptight

Antonyms

smooth

Scrabble Score: 19

jumpy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
jumpy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jumpy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

jumpy: valid Words With Friends Word