star jump
(Irish, Commonwealth) A form of exercise where one touches one's toes, then jumps up.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(Irish, Commonwealth) A form of exercise where one touches one's toes, then jumps up.
Origin: Referring to the star-like shape of the person jumping with limbs extended. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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