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jumpy

Pronunciation:  'jumpee

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  being in a tense state
 
 Synonyms: edgy, highly strung, high-strung, in suspense(p), jittery, nervy, overstrung, restive, tense, uptight
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Jump"y\, a. [Compar. {Jumpier}; superl. {Jumpiest}.]
Jumping, or inducing to jump; characterized by jumps; hence,
extremely nervous.

 
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