jumpy

jump-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Nervous and easily startled; on edge.

  2. 2.

    Characterized by sudden movements or changes.

Related words

Antonyms: calm, relaxed
See also: anxious, jittery, nervous
Synonyms: anxious, edgy, jittery, nervous

Etymology

From jump + -y, from the idea of being ready to jump at any moment.