jumps
/d͡ʒʌmps/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A jumpy or nervous condition.
NounRegister: colloquial
Examples
Enderleigh looked sharply round, but the girl kept her face averted and quickly went out again.
'There's another who's certainly got the jumps,' said her master.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jumps” mean?
A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.
Is “jumps” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.