Jumpy and Spooky

Jumpy

Jumpy adjective - Easily excited by nature.
Usage example: a jumpy little terrier

Spooky and jumpy are semantically related. (North American) In some cases you can use "Spooky" instead an adjective "Jumpy".

Nearby Words: jump, jumped, jumping, jumper

Spooky

Spooky adjective - Easily excited by nature.
Usage example: a spooky horse shying at shadows

Jumpy and spooky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jumpy" instead an adjective "Spooky".

Nearby Words: spook, spooked, spooking
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