jumpybeginning
nounUK /ˈdʒʌmpi bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈdʒʌmpi bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
A jumpy beginning is a start that feels nervous and full of little jumps.
The race had a jumpy beginning when everyone dashed off at once.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A beginning that moves with quick little jumps.
The cartoon's jumpy beginning made the characters bounce around.
3. A start that keeps changing suddenly and is hard to follow.
The story's jumpy beginning skipped from one scene to another.
4. A first part that makes people feel anxious or on edge.
The jumpy beginning of the storm made the dog hide.