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noun

jumping

JUHM-pihng
noun
1
The act of leaping into the air.
"Jumping rope is great cardio exercise."
adjective
1
Informal: lively, busy, and full of energy.
"The club was jumping by midnight."

How to Use Jumping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of leaping, or informally, a place that's buzzing with energy.

When to use it

The "lively place" sense ("this club is jumping") is informal.

Word Forms

more jumping comparative, jumpings plural, most jumping superlative

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