jumpy
adjective
subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
jumpier
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comparativeof jumpy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The contrast remains the one between Odissi and Kandyan, which is looser and jumpier, sometimes jumping and turning at once.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
Notably, Walsh was considerably jumpier and more squeamish than Hancock, saying ahead of the challenge that he felt "petrified".
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2022
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” more pop-based and video-infused, seems geared toward jumpier attention spans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2022
When frames are dropped, the resulting video can look sped up and jumpier than the original.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2018
But I was glad Harry was not with me, for it was the kind of thing that would have made him jumpier than ever.
From Here and Hereafter by Barry Pain
