Phrase Hound found 70 phrases and 26 compound words that contain jumps. The most common are listed below. Open jumps in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 70
- jumps outthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump out: To emerge suddenly.
- jumps to conclusionsthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump to conclusions: To make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.
- buffalo jumpsplural of buffalo jump: A cliff over which buffalo were herded as a means of hunting them.
- quantum jumpsplural of quantum jump: The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
- star jumpsplural of star jump: A form of exercise where one touches one's toes, then jumps up.
- pump and jumpsplural of pump and jump: To commit the act of driving away from a gasoline station without paying after filling one's gas tank.
- jumps the sharkthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump the shark: Of television program or other narrative, to undergo a storyline development which heralds a fundamental and generally disappointing change in direction.
- Buddha Jumps Over the WallA variety of shark fin soup in Fujian cuisine.
- jumps on the bandwagonthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump on the bandwagon: To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
- jumps on the boatthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump on the boat: To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
- jumps on the chancethird-person singular simple present indicative of jump on the chance: To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.
- in two jumpsIn a very short time.
- barrel jumpsplural of barrel jump: A jump in barrel jumping. A jump over barrels following a buildup of speed on ice skates.
- BASE jumpsplural of BASE jump: A parachute jump from a fixed point rather than from an aircraft; typically from a tall building, high bridge or rock formation.
- double jumpsthird-person singular simple present indicative of double jump: To execute a second jump while still in midair from the first jump.
- frog jumpsplural of frog jump: A jump made by a frog.
- jumps aboutthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump about: To move erratically by jumping.
- jumps aroundthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump around: To move erratically by jumping.
- jumps bailthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump bail: To abscond while at liberty under bail bonds.
- jumps claimsthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump claims: To enter upon and take possession of land to which another has acquired a claim by prior entry and occupation.
- jumps downthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump down: To leave an elevated position to a lower position by one jump.
- jumps offthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump off: To move from an elevated place by one jump.
- jumps ropethird-person singular simple present indicative of jump rope: (also jump-roping, jumping rope) The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends …
- jumps shipthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump ship: To depart from a ship, especially without permission.
- jumps upthird-person singular simple present indicative of jump up: To move from one position to a higher position by one jump.
Compound words 26
- jumpstartAlternative form of jump-start: The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
- jumpstartsplural of jumpstart: The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
- jumpseatAlternative form of jump seat: An extra seat in an aircraft cabin or cockpit for someone other than a passenger.
- backjumpsplural of backjump: A jump from one level of an algorithm to another, used in backjumping.
- buckjumpsthird-person singular simple present indicative of buckjump: Of a horse, to jump upwards with arched back and head down in an attempt to throw its rider.
- hyperjumpsplural of hyperjump: A jump that transports some physical object immediately from one place to another, as by a hyperdrive or jump drive.
- jumpscaredsimple past and past participle of jumpscare
- jumpscaresplural of jumpscare: A sudden, unexpected and startling event in media designed to frighten the audience.
- jumpscaringpresent participle and gerund of jumpscare
- jumpseatsplural of jumpseat: An extra seat in an aircraft cabin or cockpit for someone other than a passenger.