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Definition of rockjumper

rockjumper

/ˈrɑːkˌdʒʌm.pɚ/
rock · jump · er
Plural:rockjumpers
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rockjumper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A passerine bird of the genus Chaetops, endemic to the mountainous regions of southern Africa, characterized by its habit of running and leaping among rocks rather than flying.

Example

"During our birdwatching expedition in the Drakensberg mountains, we were thrilled to spot a male rockjumper bounding across the sandstone boulders."

• Nearby Words

rockhopper penguin
rockies
rocking chair
rockjumper
rockling
rocky mountains
rod

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'rock' and 'jumper', coined in reference to the bird's distinctive mode of locomotion, bounding across its rugged, rocky habitat in southern Africa.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rockjumper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rockjumper
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