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jumpy (adjective)

jumpy /ˈʤʌmpi/ adjective

jumpier; jumpiest

jumpy

/ˈʤʌmpi/

adjective

jumpier; jumpiest

Britannica Dictionary definition of JUMPY

informal

: very nervous : easily frightened

trying to calm jumpy passengers

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