How to Pronounce "jump in your skin"
expression
JUMP in yor SKIN
jump in YAW skin
Definition
To suddenly move because you are very surprised or scared, as if you literally jumped out of your skin. It describes a strong, involuntary reaction to shock.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈskɪn
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /skˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP in yor SKIN
UK
jump in YAW skin
Listen in Context
The loud noise made me jump in my skin.
You might jump in your skin if you see a spider suddenly.
The scary movie made her jump in her skin many times.
When the phone rang suddenly, I nearly jumped in my skin.