jerkier; jerkiest
1
a
: moving along with or marked by fits and starts
b
: characterized by abrupt transitions
Examples of jerky in a Sentence
Adjective
The movie was jerky and hard to watch.
made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of his usual calm demeanor, Chris did these chores with jerky, fast movements.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The travel center should be ready to open its doors and its beef jerky wall by April 2027.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Involuntary jerky motions and stiffness are common, as well as trouble walking, speaking and swallowing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of his usual calm demeanor, Chris did these chores with jerky, fast movements.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Plus, fruit jerky’s high fiber content supports digestive health, and its natural sugars are healthier than the artificial kind added to lots of other treats.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The travel center should be ready to open its doors and its beef jerky wall by April 2027.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jerky. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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