jerky

¹jerky

adj \ˈjər-kē\

jerk·i·erjerk·i·est

Definition of JERKY

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

Examples of JERKY

1. The movie was jerky and hard to watch.
2. <made jerky progress walking with the new crutches>

First Known Use of JERKY

1670

Related to JERKY

Synonyms: bumpy, choppy, herky-jerky, jouncy, rough

Antonyms: judicious, prudent, sagacious, sage, sane, sapient, sensible, sound, wise

Related Words: erratic, fitful, irregular, spasmodic, spastic, unsteady; jagged, ragged, uneven

Near Antonyms: calm, placid, smooth, steady, still

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Rhymes with JERKY

murky, perky, smirky, turkey, Turkey