The phrase "jumped for joy" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /dʒʌmpt fɔr dʒɔɪ/. The "j" sound represented by /dʒ/ is pronounced like the "j" in "jungle," while the "u" in "jumped" is pronounced with a short vowel sound as /ʌ/. The "f" in "for" is pronounced as a voiceless labiodental fricative /f/, and the "ɔɪ" sound at the end of "joy" is a diphthong that starts with the vowel /ɔ/ (like the "aw" in "saw") and ends with the vowel /ɪ/ (like the "i" in "sit").
"Jumped for joy" is a phrase that refers to a physical expression of extreme happiness or excitement. It describes the action of leaping or bounding up into the air with enthusiasm, often accompanied by a feeling of elation. This phrase implies a sense of heightened jubilation and overwhelming delight that is difficult to contain.
When someone "jumps for joy," they are typically experiencing a moment of pure bliss or satisfaction, causing them to react instinctively by propelling themselves upwards. This exuberant movement can manifest in various forms, such as leaping up and down, executing a joyful dance, or simply jumping in the air with a beaming smile.
The phrase is figurative, indicating that the individual's joy is so intense that it provokes a physical response beyond mere verbal expression or a subtle display of happiness. "Jumped for joy" often conveys a sense of childlike enthusiasm and uncontrollable excitement, as if the person's joy has momentarily taken over their body.
This expression is commonly used to describe occasions of great triumph, personal achievements, receiving positive news, or witnessing an unexpected event that brings immense delight. It emphasizes the overwhelming happiness experienced by the individual, highlighting the extent to which their pleasure is physically expressed through the act of jumping.