jumpy

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Adjective jumpy has 1 sense

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight - being in a tense state
Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

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Jumpy

Adjective:

Sense 1: Nervous or easily startled.

Example sentence: She is always jumpy around loud noises.

Sense 2: Characterized by sudden, jerky movements.

Example sentence: The jumpy video footage made it difficult to watch.

Adverb:

Sense: In a nervous or apprehensive manner.

Example sentence: He looked jumpy and uneasy during the presentation.

Noun:

Sense: A sudden, involuntary movement.

Example sentence: She couldn't control the jumpy in her leg.