Slang: Jumpy (meaning, examples, pronunciation)

"Jumpy" means "nervous and worried."

Example #1: Now, don't be jumpy. Everything will be all right.

Example #2: My mother gets jumpy when she's alone in the house.

Example #3: I've always been a bit jumpy when it comes to going to a dentist.

Example #4: The flight attendant had to calm jumpy passengers after the plane hit unexpected turbulence.