A slang idiom meaning to unintentionally or recklessly cause someone’s death; manslaughter. Often used in casual conversation as a figurative or euphemistic way to describe a fatal accident or negligent killing.
Example 1:
"I can’t believe what happened last night… the guy totally jumped the dog, and now he’s in serious trouble."
Example 2:
"They’re saying it was an accident, but it still counts as jumping the dog. Tragic."
Example 3:
"Man, I heard about that fight… someone really jumped the dog over there. Crazy."
"I can’t believe what happened last night… the guy totally jumped the dog, and now he’s in serious trouble."
Example 2:
"They’re saying it was an accident, but it still counts as jumping the dog. Tragic."
Example 3:
"Man, I heard about that fight… someone really jumped the dog over there. Crazy."
by Entity_68 September 16, 2025

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by SuchBackSmacker March 11, 2025

by Fredaetyy May 19, 2025

by anonymous February 15, 2022

To call someone without prior warning, but scarier. Especially applicable for video calls like teams, zoom, facetime.
Brian from Migration keeps jump calling me about verifying the newest data dump, when I've set my status to busy.
by Betty3.0 October 31, 2023

Drake use to be on top of the world with songs like God's Plan, Hotline Bling and many more until he thought dissing Kendrick Lamar was a good idea
Friend 1- *glazing Drake*
Friend 2- Bro you clearly haven't heard kendricks song "Not Like Us"
Friend 1- *speechless*
friend 2- Drake was ok but after the beef with Kendrick.. Drake jumped the shark
Friend 2- Bro you clearly haven't heard kendricks song "Not Like Us"
Friend 1- *speechless*
friend 2- Drake was ok but after the beef with Kendrick.. Drake jumped the shark
by MJ.Out.The.Way July 16, 2024
