jump around

Leap here, there

To jump around is to move in an energetic, unfocused way—physically hopping or leaping without fixed direction, or figuratively shifting between topics, tasks, or locations without settling: The kids were jumping around on the trampoline, The documentary jumps around in time, I've been jumping around between jobs for years.

The phrase suggests restless, scattered energy rather than purposeful movement.

dance

bounce

Spring back after impact

  • hopSmall, quick jump
  • pogoSpring-loaded hopping stick
  • moshChaotic crowd collision dancing

rave · boogie · groove · jive · disco · hip-hop · breakdance · krumping · bhangra · swing

switch

toggle

Two-position switch

dart · meander · wander · digress · scatter · multitask · channel surf · browse · skim · roam

Opposites
physical movement

jump aroundstand still

Cease all movement

stay put · sit still · hold still · freeze · lie still

behavioral stability

jump aroundstay focused

Maintain mental concentration

follow through · stay the course · settle down · concentrate · persevere

Family

jump, around, jumpy, jumping, jumper, jumps, jumped, jumpers, jumpsuit

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G