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jerky
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  1. jerky
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1jerky

adjective \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
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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

Rhymes with JERKY

murky, perky, smirky, turkey, Turkey

2jer·ky

noun \ˈjər-kē\

Definition of JERKY

: jerked meat
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Origin of JERKY

Spanish charqui, from Quechua ch'arki
First Known Use: 1850

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