jump·er | \ ˈjəm-pər 
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\Definition of jumper
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jumper
noun (2)jum·per | \ ˈjəm-pər \
\Definition of jumper (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a child's coverall
—usually used in plural
2 : a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3 : a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
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jumper
nounjum·per | \ ˈjəm-pər \
\Kids Definition of jumper
1 : someone or something that jumps
2 : a sleeveless dress worn usually with a blouse
jumper
nounjump·er | \ ˈjəm-pər \
\Medical Definition of jumper
: one affected with latah or by the condition exhibited by the jumping Frenchmen of Maine
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The first known use of jumper was in 1611
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