— jumpily , adv. — jumpiness , n.
/jum"pee/ , adj., jumpier, jumpiest .
1. subject to sudden, involuntary starts, esp. from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
2. characterized by sudden starts, jerks, or jumps: a jumpy narrative.
[ 1865-70; JUMP + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. jittery, skittish, fidgety.