Jump-boot
noun
1.
a heavy leather boot originally designed for wear by paratroopers.
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- Jumped
[juhmp] /dʒʌmp/ verb (used without object) 1. to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window. 2. to rise suddenly or quickly: He jumped from his seat when she entered. 3. to move or jerk suddenly, as from surprise […]
- Jumped-up
[juhmpt-uhp] /ˈdʒʌmptˈʌp/ adjective, Chiefly British. 1. having recently gained prominence or fame and appearing arrogant. adjective 1. (informal) suddenly risen in significance, esp when appearing arrogant adjective Elevated above one’s proper status; jacked up •Chiefly British: The elite regard me as a jumped-up interloper (1835+)