Jumping

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

Jumping (noun)

  1. The act of pushing your body off the ground so you move upward and then land again.
  2. A sudden increase or decrease, especially in numbers, prices, or measurements.
  3. The activity of making many jumps, often as exercise or play.

Examples

  • The jumping surprised everyone in the room.
  • Her jumping made the ball reach the top shelf.

Jumping (adjective)

  1. Used for a style or movement that involves frequent jumping.

Examples

  • The jumping rope exercise improved her balance.
  • The jumping game made the class laugh.