jumps
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for jumps, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Informal: a nervous, jittery feeling (usually "the jumps").
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.