jump pass jump pass {n.} A pass (as in football or basketball) made by a player while jumping. The Bruins scored when the quarterback tossed a jump pass to the left end. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: J Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss