jumpy
word
/ˈdʒəmpi/
JUHM-pee
/dʒˈʌmpi/
JUHM-pee
Definition
Feeling nervous, easily startled, or unable to relax, often because of anxiety, fear, or anticipation.
Usage & Nuances
"Jumpy" is informal and usually describes a temporary state. Common with 'feel', 'get', and 'make someone jumpy.' It suggests being on edge or overly sensitive to sounds or situations. Don't use for physical jumping.
Spanish: nervioso - asustadizo - inquietoPortuguese (BR): nervoso - inquieto - assustadoPortuguese (PT): nervoso - inquieto - assustadiçoChinese (Simplified): 紧张的 - 容易受惊的Chinese (Traditional): 緊張的 - 容易受驚的Hindi: चौंकने वाला - घबराया हुआArabic: عصبي - متوتر - سريع التأثرBengali: চঞ্চল - অস্থির - স্নায়ুবিক (অস্থায়ী)Russian: нервный - взвинченный - дерганыйJapanese: びくびくした - 神経質なVietnamese: bồn chồn - dễ giật mìnhKorean: 불안한 - 신경질적인Turkish: gergin - huzursuz - tedirginUrdu: بے چین - گھبرایا ہواIndonesian: gelisah - mudah terkejut
Example Sentences
I always feel jumpy before a big test.
basic
The loud noise made her jumpy.
basic
After watching the scary movie, he was really jumpy.
basic
You seem a bit jumpy today. Did something happen?
natural
Coffee makes me jumpy if I drink too much of it.
natural
Every time the phone rings, I get jumpy.
natural