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Definition of jumpy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

jumpy

adjective
 
/ˈdʒʌmpi/
 
/ˈdʒʌmpi/
(informal)
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  1. nervous and anxious, especially because you think that something bad is going to happen
    • What's the matter? You're so jumpy this evening.
    Extra Examples
    • Anna's very jumpy about something.
    • Jim seemed a bit jumpy.
    • The business with Julian has made her rather jumpy.
    • The police are getting jumpy about the possibility of terrorist bombs.
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