Word
jumping
Phoneticsjump·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒəmpɪŋ/
UK/dʒˈʌmpɪŋ/
Definitions
01the physical act
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports
n. the act of pushing yourself off the ground using your legs and feet.
n. the physical action of propelling oneself into the air by using the muscles in the legs and feet.
“The children spent the whole afternoon jumping on the trampoline in the garden.”
“The coach noted that his jumping technique had improved significantly after he focused on his explosive power during the off-season.”
02busy and exciting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. very busy, lively, and full of energy.
adj. characterised by intense activity, excitement, or a lively atmosphere. Informal in register.
“The club was really jumping by midnight with a huge crowd on the dance floor.”
“The downtown jazz scene was absolutely jumping during the festival, with every small venue packed to capacity until the early hours of the morning.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. gun jumping
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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