'Jumpy' definitions:

Definition of 'jumpy'

From: WordNet
adjective
Being in a tense state [syn: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight]
adjective
Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; "a rough ride" [syn: rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy] [ant: smooth]

Definition of 'Jumpy'

From: GCIDE
  • Jumpy \Jump"y\, a. [Compar. Jumpier; superl. Jumpiest.] Jumping, or inducing to jump; characterized by jumps; hence, extremely nervous; jittery.
  • Syn: edgy, fidgety, high-strung, in suspense(predicate), jittery, nervous, nervy, overstrung, restive, uneasy, uptight. [Webster 1913 Suppl. WordNet 1.5]

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