Jumper
|
|
- In most forms of English, including British English, Irish English and Australian English, a jumper is a sweater made of knitted wool.
- In American English, a jumper is a sleeveless collarless dress; see jumper dress.
- In computer electronics, a jumper is a pair of connectable pins; see jumper (computing).
- In video games, Jumper! is the name of a platform game created by Helix Games, Inc..
- A "jumper" is also a slang term for someone who commits (or attempts) suicide by jumping from a great height.
- "Jumper" may also refer to a parachutist, especially a smokejumper.
- Jumpers is a satirical play by Tom Stoppard (from the character Sir Archibald Jumper).
The name was first applied to a sailor's jacket. The word comes from the Quechua language in which chompa means "a loose, outer jacket".
See also: loanword, American and British English differences.