jumping jack
noun
1
: a conditioning exercise performed from a standing position by jumping to a position with legs spread and arms raised and then to the original position
2
: a toy figure of a man jointed and made to jump or dance by means of strings or a sliding stick
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We did a few jumping jacks to warm up.
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To get a quick burst of energy, do 10 jumping jacks.
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Gretchen Rubin, Contributor, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Even a few minutes of activity—like squats or jumping jacks—can make a noticeable difference.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Simple Movement Breaks: Opt for quick activities like walking around the office, taking the stairs, or doing a set of jumping jacks or squats.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Movements include arm circles, forward bends, backward bends and star jumps, which are similar to jumping jacks.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Gretchen Rubin, Contributor, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Even a few minutes of activity—like squats or jumping jacks—can make a noticeable difference.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Simple Movement Breaks: Opt for quick activities like walking around the office, taking the stairs, or doing a set of jumping jacks or squats.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Movements include arm circles, forward bends, backward bends and star jumps, which are similar to jumping jacks.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jumping jack
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“Jumping jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumping%20jack. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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