Jumping
/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
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.
Anagrams of Jumping
No exact anagrams found for "jumping". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
j8
u1
m3
p3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Jumping
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 "Jumping"
Jumping is a 7-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Jumping" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "jumping" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.