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The correct spelling is jumping.
How to pronounce jumping
verb
IPA: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
Say it like: Jum-pin-g
The correct spelling is jumping. To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. For example: "Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high."
Usage Examples
“Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high.”
“She is going to jump from the diving board.”
“to jump a stream”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
- 2.To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
- 3.To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap.
- 4.To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
- 5.To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.
noun
- 1.The act of performing a jump.
adjective
- 1.Exuberantly active; in full swing.
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