Might mean (unverified): Move energetically in different directions.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (jump about)

▸ verb:  To move erratically by jumping.
▸ verb:  To move from side to side, or fidget annoyingly, usually as a result of being nervous.

Similar:
jump around, hop about, bounce, jump, jump up, bound, caper, jump off, dart about, rejump, more...

Opposite:
sit still, remain calm, stay put, be stationary

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Similar:
jump around, hop about, bounce, jump, jump up, bound, caper, jump off, dart about, rejump, more...

Opposite:
sit still, remain calm, stay put, be stationary



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