Definition
jumpily
adverb
- in a jumpy manner; nervously or with sudden movements
Examples
- She moved jumpily around the room, unable to sit still.
- The cat reacted jumpily to every small sound.
- He spoke jumpily, his voice trembling with anxiety.
- The horse stepped jumpily at the unfamiliar noise.
- She glanced jumpily over her shoulder while walking alone at night.
- The dog behaved jumpily during the thunderstorm.