Associations to the word «Jumpy»

Wiktionary

JUMPY, adjective. Nervous and excited.

Dictionary definition

JUMPY, adjective. Being in a tense state.
JUMPY, adjective. Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; "a rough ride".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats