jump about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To move erratically by jumping.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The frog jumped about in the bucket.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To move from side to side, or fidget annoyingly, usually as a result of being nervous.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Di chuyển qua lại hoặc cử động khó chịu, thường do lo lắng.
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jump about” mean?
To move erratically by jumping.
Is “jump about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.