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

Examples of jumping jack in a Sentence

We did a few jumping jacks to warm up.

Recent Examples on the Web

Shift your energy with movement, like jumping jacks or stretching. —Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024

For the track, Kendrick jumping jacks over a track that turns a Debbie Deb classic into a sprightly hyphy anthem. —Peter A. Berry, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024

Practice jumping jacks for a set period instead of reps; counting reps can be challenging when quickly jumping. —Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024

Think running, swimming, cycling, jumping jacks, squats, knee kicks, mountain climbers or burpees. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

jumping jack

noun

1

: a toy figure of a man jointed and made to jump or dance by means of strings or a sliding stick

2

: an exercise that involves jumping from a standing position to one with legs spread and arms raised and then back to the original standing position