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to jump

to jump

134 6.0
To suddenly attack someone often without warning
  • verb
  • /dʒʌmp/
  • NSFW
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  • I came to London to surprise a girl, and these guys, they jumped me.

They said you got to jump him with us or we're going to jump you every day.

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Examples

  • Derek: I asked Cynthia directly if they were going to jump me, and she didn't say anything.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • One mother explained that her son was "jumped" by other students when school staff members were not present.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Did you want to see those guys jump me?

  • Some boys jumped out on me, ran me down.

  • My ex jumped me with no warning.

  • I heard my dad tell you I got jumped by some asshole.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • They said you got to jump him with us or we're going to jump you every day.

  • You left synagogue and a gang of skinheads jumped you.

  • Everyone stared at him with enraged eyes, twitching hands, ready to jump at his throat.

    Academic text (2007)
  • He decided to jump me when I least expected it.

Synonyms

to strike
vsto jump
182 4.2

To make a sudden, planned attack on an enemy or target

is a sudden physical attack that is less about planned strategy
to pounce
vsto jump
54 4.1

To jump suddenly onto something to grab or attack it

is a sudden attack that does not require downward motion or seizing
to pop
vsto jump
  • Informal
46 3.4

To hit someone or something quickly and lightly

is a sudden attack that is generally stronger and more intense
to boot
vsto jump
42 3.2

To kick someone or something with force

is a sudden attack not limited to kicking or foot strikes
lunge
vsto jump
4 4.9

A sudden forward movement to attack or reach something

is a sudden attack that need not be specifically forward
to strike out
vsto jump
4 4.1

Move suddenly toward someone to try to hit or kick them

is a sudden attack not limited to attempts to hit or kick
to smackdown
vsto jump
  • Informal
8.6

To hit someone hard so they fall down

is a sudden attack that may be forceful but not aimed to knock down
to fly at each other
vsto jump
  • Informal
7.4

People suddenly fight or shout at each other with strong anger

is a single sudden physical attack not a mutual argument or fight

Antonyms

1.3

To protect people and things from attack or harm

Idioms

20 5.0

To start doing something popular because many others do it, often to get an advantage

to jump for joy
  • Informal
6 2.5

Move or jump because you are very happy

5 7.7

To be very surprised and move suddenly because of fear

To suddenly speak angrily and criticize someone for a small mistake

4 9.4

To start to get worse after a silly or big change, for example in a TV show

1 7.8

Start a difficult task without much preparation or experience

1 8.2

To do something dangerous or foolish because other people do it

1 7.4

Do a difficult task because someone in charge asks you to

9.1

Rudely tell someone to go away and stop bothering you

9.9

A rude joking way to tell someone to go away without meaning it

9.9

To tell someone angrily to go away and leave you alone

To leave a job or position before someone forces you out

To have sex with someone because you really want them

To join a business or project that is likely to fail even though there are clear risks

Phrasal Verbs

82 3.2

To leap down from a high place

46 3.9

Decide quickly about someone or something without enough information

38 3.0

Start taking part in something quickly and with enthusiasm

to jump the gun
  • Informal
29 5.3

To act before the right time, often too soon

23 4.3

To use an opportunity quickly

23 3.4

Easy to notice because it looks different or bright

16 3.8

To make a stopped activity or project begin again with energy

13 1.8

To get quickly onto the back of something like a horse or bike

to get the jump
  • Informal
9 6.8

To act before others to get an advantage

2 4.8

To start quickly and get an early lead

To start a car engine that has a dead battery using another car's battery and cables

To start something quickly without thinking about the risks

Move ahead of people waiting in a line to skip your turn

9.9

To get angry quickly over small things

To accept an offer or chance quickly before someone else does

To make someone feel eager and ready to work again

Compounds

19 2.7

A basketball shot made while you jump and let go of the ball at the top

8 1.5

A rope with handles used for jumping over as it swings under your feet

8 2.6

A sports event where a person runs and jumps as far as possible

4 2.6

An athletic event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar without knocking it down

4 4.1

The place or time where an event begins

jump ball
  • Specialized
3 4.1

A basketball way where the referee tosses the ball between two players who jump to tap it to a teammate

2 3.2

A track event where an athlete does a hop, a step, and a jump in a row

2 3.4

A steep ramp that skiers slide down to jump into the air

2 1.3

A game or exercise in which people jump while a rope swings under their feet

2 5.3

A small folding seat in a vehicle used for extra passengers

2 4.0

An act of starting a car with a dead battery using another car's battery and cables

1 3.5

A track event where a person runs and jumps to land as far away as possible

jump cut
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A sudden change between two film shots that makes action or time seem to skip

1 4.8

A sudden loud sound or image in films and games that makes you jump

jump-off
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A person you have sex with once without a relationship

water jump
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A pool or stream that competitors jump over in races

A track event where an athlete does a hop, a step, then a long jump in one run

jump gate
  • Jargon
9.9

A machine in science fiction that lets ships travel instantly between distant stars

jump-cut
  • Specialized
7.6

A sudden cut between shots in a film that shows time passing or makes the action jump

jump-off
  • Specialized
7.4

A short extra round to decide the winner in horse jumping

A small wildflower with bright, pansy-like flowers often grown in gardens

quantum jump
  • Specialized
8.5

A sudden change in an electron's energy level when it gains or loses energy

A very large and sudden improvement or step forward

4.8

A sport where a person uses a long pole to jump over a high bar

spread-eagle jump
  • Specialized
7.5

A jump with arms and legs stretched out to the sides like an eagle

How Violent

to assault
126 4.7
to punch
455 1.4
to jump
  • NSFW
134 6.0
shove
31 2.7
to push
1.0

Surface Forms

jump infinitive
jumped past
jumped past participle
jumping present participle
jumps third person singular

Etymology

Jump meaning to attack suddenly comes from the idea of leaping on someone, so to 'jump' someone is to surprise and hit them quickly.