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Jumper Definition & Meaning

jumper
noun
  1. a person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened"
  2. an athlete who competes at jumping; "he is one hell of a jumper"
  3. a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
  4. a coverall worn by children
  5. a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
  6. a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
  7. a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
  8. (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump

"Jumper" in song lyrics

See how jumper is used in real songs:

  • "Girl you the one, too bad I'm not a jumper?"
    DJ Drama f/ Fabolous, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa — Oh My
  • "Captain Cook was the very first queue jumper"
    The Herd — 77%
  • "City sets the attention from one jumper to the next jumper"
    Layzie Bone f/ Thin C. — Stayin' Alive

Usage tips for "jumper"

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Frequently asked questions

What does jumper mean?
a person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened" an athlete who competes at jumping; "he is one hell of a jumper" a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body a coverall worn by children a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen a sleeveless dress resembling an apron
What part of speech is jumper?
Jumper is a noun.
How many definitions does jumper have?
Jumper has 8 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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