jumpy
Example Sentences
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But on the way to Ms. Chang’s class, Ana asks: “How come you’re so jumpy?”
From Literature
She startles and spins around, just as jumpy as last night.
From Literature
He was pale and jumpy, his hands fluttering here and there like two hummingbirds.
From Literature
“People get real jumpy wherever they see a large black vehicle.”
Bond markets have been jumpy, reflecting the firmed-up rate hike expectations.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
