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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are jumpy" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is nervous, anxious, or easily startled.
Example: "After watching the horror movie, the kids are jumpy and keep looking over their shoulders."
Alternatives: "are anxious" or "are on edge."
Dictionary
are jumpy
adjective
Nervous and excited.
synonyms
Exact(36)
Clearly, these are jumpy times.
Some investors are jumpy, too.
But they, too, are jumpy about Europe.
No wonder Ms. Koenig and her peers are jumpy.
And people are jumpy and don't want to miss anything.
Animals that are hunted are jumpy by nature.
Similar(24)
He was jumpy.
The men were jumpy.
I was jumpy".
His mind was jumpy.
Nearly everyone is jumpy.
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