jerkier; jerkiest
1
a
: moving along with or marked by fits and starts
b
: characterized by abrupt transitions
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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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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
However, even a small pocket torch gave enough light for the scope to work.
Akaso
Night-vision scopes aren't very good for on-the-fly shooting and the results can be a bit jerky, though the video function appears to have stabilization.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc., a producer of meat products including sausages, franks, ham and turkey, jerky and deli meats, has issued a recall of nearly 2,000 pounds of product due to undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Combine high-protein foods like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, tuna, eggs, or jerky with high-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain crackers.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
However, even a small pocket torch gave enough light for the scope to work.
Akaso
Night-vision scopes aren't very good for on-the-fly shooting and the results can be a bit jerky, though the video function appears to have stabilization.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024
Noun
Still, this outrageously funky genre blend — a pitch-black horror comedy about screwy siblings turning motorists and motel guests into scrumptious jerky — deserves its a special spot in the greater midnight movie pantry.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc., a producer of meat products including sausages, franks, ham and turkey, jerky and deli meats, has issued a recall of nearly 2,000 pounds of product due to undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jerky. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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