herky-jerky

adjective

Definition of herky-jerkynext
as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions filmed in a herky-jerky style that will give many moviegoers a headache

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“Herky-jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herky-jerky. Accessed 30 Jan. 2023.

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