Jumping
/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:26 pts7 letters
Definition of Jumping
verb
- 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."
- To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
"She is going to jump from the diving board."
- To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap.
"to jump a stream"
- To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
- 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."
noun
- The act of performing a jump.
adjective
- Exuberantly active; in full swing.
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