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Definition of johnny jump up

johnny jump up

Plural:johnny jump ups
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• noun

1

North American A small wild pansy (Viola tricolor) native to Europe but widely naturalized in North America, characterized by tricolored blooms of purple, yellow, and white that readily self-seed.

Example

"The gardener was delighted to see a vibrant cluster of johnny jump ups blooming cheerfully along the edge of the stone pathway."

2

North American A type of infant toy consisting of a harness suspended by elastic straps, usually hung from a door frame, allowing a baby to bounce using their legs.

Example

"The baby giggled continuously while bouncing excitedly in the johnny jump up hung in the kitchen doorway."

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• Nearby Words

john day
john dory
johnny
johnny jump up
johnnycake
johnson
johnsongrass

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Johnny jump up. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/johnny-jump-up
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