jumpy

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  1. adjective Characterized by fitful, jerky movements.
  2. adjective On edge; nervous.

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  • I don't believe it's just sorrow for leaving their home that's making the women nervous, jumpy, and accounts for a mass insomnia. —  The Chronicles Of Pern: First Fall
  • She was also jumpy, and started when Seth put a hand on her shoulder Hey—what's wrong You just startled me, that's all I know the feeling," Seth said ruefully, taking her hand as they began walking down the quiet hall It must be the storm or something, but I've been jumping at shadows all morning Shadows," Bonnie said Yeah, you know what I mean. —  Kay Hooper - Out Of The Shadows
  • Some of the editing is a little jumpy, but the use of slow motion and close-ups are excellent while the violence is never so visceral as to be gruelling, nor toned down to the point of it being unbelievable. —  DVD Times
  • The video is slightly jumpy, with only 15 frames per second. —  kstp.com - MORE NEWS
  • The keyboard momentarily disconnects and then the mouse starts to get jumpy, like you describe. —  Discussions: Message List - root
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edgy ·  unwell ·  unsure ·  jittery ·  touchy ·  perturb ·  nervy ·  unsteady ·  high-strung ·  short-tempered ·  twitchy ·  highly-strung
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