Jumped

/dʒʌmpt/

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:23 pts6 letters
Definition of Jumped

verb

  1. To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

    "Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high."

  2. To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.

    "She is going to jump from the diving board."

  3. To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap.

    "to jump a stream"

  4. To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
  5. To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.

    "The sudden sharp sound made me jump."

Anagrams of Jumped

No exact anagrams found for "jumped". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Jumped"

Jumped is a 6-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Jumped" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "jumped" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.