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Jumpy vs Grumpy - What's the difference?

jumpy | grumpy |

As adjectives the difference between jumpy and grumpy

is that jumpy is nervous and excited while grumpy is unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable.

jumpy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Nervous and excited.

    • grumpy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable.
    • Tommy feels grumpy today because his friend stole his ball.
    Michael Finnell was grumpy''', but became even '''grumpier when the Celtics lost.

    Synonyms

    * grouchy * surly * truculent