v.
- push oneself into the air using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
▸pass over by jumping.
- move suddenly and quickly.
▸make a sudden involuntary movement in surprise.
▸get on or off (a vehicle) quickly.
▸
(also jump on)
informal attack or criticize suddenly.
- pass abruptly from one subject or state to another.
▸rise or increase suddenly.
▸N. Amer. take summary possession of (land) after alleged abandonment or forfeiture by the former occupant.
- informal fail to stop at (a red traffic light).
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(be jumping)
informal (of a place) be very lively.
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(jump at/on)
accept eagerly.
- vulgar slang, chiefly N. Amer. have sex with.
- Bridge make a bid that is higher than necessary, in order to signal a strong hand.
n.
- an act of jumping.
▸a sudden dramatic increase or change.
▸a sudden startled movement.
- an obstacle to be jumped, especially by a horse in a competition.
- N. Amer. vulgar slang an act of sexual intercourse.
- Bridge a bid that is higher than necessary.
Phrase
Derivative
Etymology
C16: prob. imitative of the sound of feet landing on the ground.