Main Entry: ¹jerky

Pronunciation: \ˈjər-kē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): jerk·i·er; jerk·i·est

Date: 1670

1 a : moving along with or marked by fits and starts b : characterized by abrupt transitions
2 : inane, foolish

— jerk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— jerk·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun