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

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

Try jumping jacks, jumping rope, high knees, or other jumps. —Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024

These breaks can be as simple as doing a set of jumping jacks or high knees before diving back into school or homework. —Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 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