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ˈdʒʌmpinəs
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ˈdʒʌmpinəs
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JUMP‑i‑nəs
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Definition of jumpiness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

nervousnessRarestate of being easily startled or nervousRare
  • Her jumpiness was evident during the thunderstorm.
  • His jumpiness increased as the deadline approached.
  • The cat's jumpiness was obvious when the door slammed.
edginess nervousness
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Origin of jumpiness

English, jump (to leap) + -iness (state of)

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  1. French:nervosité, ...
  2. German:Schreckhaftigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:nervosismo, ...
  4. Spanish:nerviosismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:nervosismo, ...
  6. Chinese:紧张, ...
  7. Japanese:神経質, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَتُّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַצְבָּנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:нервозность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нервозність, ...
  12. Hindi:जंपिनेस, ...

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