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jumping jack in German

jumping jack in German is Hampelmann, Kistenteufel, Schachtelteufel.

jumping jack in German

Hampelmann
noun
A physical exercise performed by jumping to a position with the legs spread wide and the hands touching overhead and then returning to a position with the feet together and the arms at the sides.
Hampelmann
noun
(dated) A toy figure of a person with jointed limbs that can be made to appear to dance or jump by pulling an attached string.
Kistenteufel
noun
(dated) A toy figure of a person with jointed limbs that can be made to appear to dance or jump by pulling an attached string.
Schachtelteufel
noun
(dated) A toy figure of a person with jointed limbs that can be made to appear to dance or jump by pulling an attached string.
Springteufel
noun
(dated) A toy figure of a person with jointed limbs that can be made to appear to dance or jump by pulling an attached string.
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What is "jumping jack" in German?

"jumping jack" in German is Hampelmann, Kistenteufel, Schachtelteufel.

Are there other ways to say "jumping jack" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "jumping jack": Hampelmann, Kistenteufel, Schachtelteufel, Springteufel.

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