Basic Details
Word: Jumpy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling nervous or anxious, often jumping or twitching easily.
Synonyms: Nervous, anxious, twitchy
Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, composed
Idioms and Phrases
- Jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof: Used to describe someone who is extremely nervous or restless. Example: "She was jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof before the exam."
- Making someone jump: To scare or startle someone. Example: "The loud noise made me jump out of my seat!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: After watching the scary movie, he felt very jumpy and couldn't sleep well that night.
Example 2: The dog was jumpy whenever it heard fireworks because it was frightened by the loud sounds.
Example 3: She always gets jumpy before giving a presentation but usually calms down once she starts talking.
Fun Fact
The origin of the word "jumpy" is believed to be from the early 19th century, where "jump" referred to sudden movements or actions, often associated with surprise or alarm. It was then adapted to describe someone who is easily startled.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jumpy" mean?
a) Very sleepy
b) Feeling nervous or anxious
c) Very happy
d) Calm and relaxed
Answer: b) Feeling nervous or anxious
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jumpy"?
a) Calm
b) Cool
c) Nervous
d) Brave
Answer: c) Nervous
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "jumpy"?
a) Jittery
b) Relaxed
c) Anxious
d) Twitchy
Answer: b) Relaxed
4. Which sentence uses "jumpy" correctly?
a) She was jumpy during the roller coaster ride, laughing all the way down.
b) The cat was jumpy when it saw the dog running.
c) The jumpy boy played quietly in the park.
d) The sun was jumpy in the sky early in the morning.
Answer: b) The cat was jumpy when it saw the dog running.
5. Which idiom means someone is extremely nervous?
a) Jump up and down
b) Jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Straight as an arrow
Answer: b) Jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof
