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Word entry · 5 letters

jumpy

Best crossword clue

"Easily startled"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʌmpi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted jmpuyStarts with JEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Filled answer is this word (JUMPY).

Definitions

  1. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

Word origin

From jump + -y.

Used in a sentence

  • "I wish it was well over," admitted Hollyer. "I'm not particularly jumpy, but this gives me a touch of the creeps."
  • We moved at a good clip, so I reached up to pull shut the window coverings, just in case this jumpy frog decided to escape.
  • Meanwhile, the car pursued its jumpy course, and I could not prevent myself laughing.

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