jumpy

Definition

  • adjective: very nervous
  • adjective: characterized by 'jumps' or sudden variations
  • synonyms: edgy, fidgety, high-strung

Examples

  • trying to calm 'jumpy' passengers

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I will use this. Is it, ruffians, thugs? Have they come for me? Stay calm, it can probably smell fear. Oh, sorry. Guess I'm just a little bit, jumpy. Probably be best if we avoid ruffians and thugs, though. (Laughs) Yeah, that probably be best. Are you hungry? (..)
    2010 Tangled