noun Common

jumps

juhmps

Jumps (noun) means Informal: a nervous, jittery feeling (usually "the jumps"). Example: “Too much coffee gave him the jumps before the interview.”

noun

Informal: a nervous, jittery feeling (usually "the jumps").

"Too much coffee gave him the jumps before the interview."

How to Use Jumps

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA shaky, nervous feeling, as in "the jumps."

When to use it

Informal and mostly used in the fixed phrase "the jumps."

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jitters nerves fidgets

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Rhymes for jumps

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “jumps” mean?

The word “jumps” means informal: a nervous, jittery feeling (usually "the jumps"). In plain terms, a shaky, nervous feeling, as in "the jumps.".

How do you pronounce “jumps”?

“Jumps” is pronounced juhmps (/d͡ʒʌmps/ in IPA).

How do you use “jumps” in a sentence?

Here is “jumps” used in a sentence: “Too much coffee gave him the jumps before the interview.”

What part of speech is “jumps”?

“Jumps” is a noun.

Is “jumps” a common word?

“Jumps” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Is jumps in this sense formal or informal?

This sense of jumps is informal and conversational, most at home in casual speech rather than formal writing.

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