adverb
- in a manner characterized by jumping or moving with sudden leaps
Usage: informal; often used to describe movement or speech that is abrupt or discontinuous
Examples
- The grasshopper moved jumpingly across the lawn.
- She spoke jumpingly, her thoughts scattered and disorganized.
- The old film projected jumpingly on the screen.
- He walked jumpingly down the stairs, skipping every other step.
- The music played jumpingly, with irregular beats and pauses.