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

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

Incorporating toning exercises every few minutes, like jumping jacks, walking lunges, squats, or squat jumps, can also help, suggested Kirsch. —Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

Afterwards, Love allegedly forced the 6-year-old to do push-ups, sit-ups, and jumping jacks, before the child collapsed, according to the statement. —Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 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