jump for joy

Other forms: jumped for joy; jumping for joy; jumps for joy

Definitions of jump for joy
  1. verb
    feel extreme happiness or elation
    synonyms: be on cloud nine, exult, walk on air
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    types:
    rejoice, triumph, wallow
    be ecstatic with joy
    swoon
    be overwhelmed with ecstasy, especially when encountering something or someone you admire
    type of:
    joy, rejoice
    feel happiness or joy
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