jumping
UK: ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ | US: ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ
n. the action of propelling oneself off the ground or another surface
adj. characterized by or involving leaps or sudden movements
vi. present participle of "jump" (to leap into the air)
The word "jumping" originates from the early 16th-century verb "jump," likely derived from the Middle English "jumpen" (to move suddenly) or the Old French "jumper" (to dance or leap). The "-ing" suffix, of Old English origin, forms present participles or gerunds, indicating ongoing action. The morphemes combine logically to describe the act of leaping repeatedly or in progress.
The children were jumping in the puddles after the rain.
She won the gold medal in the high jumping event.
The cat kept jumping onto the kitchen counter.
His heart was jumping with excitement.
The video shows a kangaroo jumping across the field.