Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jump-cut

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.58 in modern English

Syllables: jump--cut
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.

verb

To abruptly shift one's focus toward a later point in time; to fast-forward.

Intransitive verb

verb

To perform a jump cut.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"The segment ends with a shot of the enthusiastic audience before again jump-cutting to Caleb Peterson reprising “Ol' Man River” surrounded by the black chorus, the white chorus ranged behind and above them."
"Jump-cut to last year: Kunlun Group Limited, a Chinese gaming company, acquired full ownership of Grindr. In January of this year, Simkhai stepped down as CEO."
"Jump cut to the following July, when Taylor surprise-released folklore. Every lesbian I knew seemed weirdly excited for this album."
"After Lake insisted the sixth-year senior hadn’t impressed enough in practice to contribute in their first two games, McGrew responded with 31 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just six carries Saturday — releasing a guttural growl after jump-cutting and crossing the goal line for a 13-yard score in the first quarter."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

jump-cuts (present, singular) jump-cutting (participle, present) jump cut (alternative) jumpcut (alternative)

Phrases

jump cut

Frequently Paired Words

jump cut

Questions

What does jump-cut mean?: To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.

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