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as in rough
marked by a series of sharp quick motions
made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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as in stupid
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
he's acting jerky just to get people's attention
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Recent Examples of jerky
Jack Links Sour Cream and Onion Jerky, Hot Dill Pickle Beef Sticks
Coming January to most major grocery stores
Next year, jerky titan Jack Links is set to unveil a handful of new meat snacks including sour cream and onion jerky and spicy dill pickle beef sticks.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 16 May 2025
Mine-Cart Madness really is that jerky, definitely look out for your back and neck.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
No word yet on the number of types of jerky, flavors of kolaches, or length of the barbecue counter.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
The animations during battle are not entirely fluid but slightly violent and jerky; this seems like an aesthetic choice to bring out the chaos and violence, not a tech limitation.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 16 May 2025
Mine-Cart Madness really is that jerky, definitely look out for your back and neck.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
No word yet on the number of types of jerky, flavors of kolaches, or length of the barbecue counter.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
The animations during battle are not entirely fluid but slightly violent and jerky; this seems like an aesthetic choice to bring out the chaos and violence, not a tech limitation.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerky
Adjective
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The Jayhawks’ offense should play a pivotal role in ensuring KU comes out on top. Prediction: Kansas (3-1) Game 5: KU vs. Cincinnati Cincinnati looks to get back on track after a rough first two seasons in the Big 12.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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My mother, just beneath her skin, housed a palpable rage, and my father’s cheeks were pocked and rough from ingrown hairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jess: The curds themselves are crispy, but the toast is stupid.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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The dialogue wasn’t dumbed down and stupid comic book stuff.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Back in April, Ulta had already slowed its rollout within Target, citing uneven returns and operational friction in certain locations.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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From the outside, staying in these uneven dynamics can look like passivity or even low self-esteem.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Alcaraz and Sinner are early enough in their careers that debates around their legacies feel silly.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Evans described Steve as goofy, silly, and full of charm, with a love for food and people alike.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thin, choppy bangs lay flat on her forehead, tickling the tops of her eyebrows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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And spoiler alert: Paddling back is no joke in choppy waters.—
Zekeriya Polat,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps outright incarceration is foolish, but some responsibility should fall on the parents’ shoulders.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Aug. 2025
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Given that association with the Trumps and their circle defines the club, Donald, Jr., would be foolish to expect less than a fifth of any profits.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though it's deemed an accident in the play by Queen Gertrude, Ophelia was considered mad and the possibility of suicide was not ruled out.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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When Fishbein visited the property on a recent afternoon, a mad nest of rebar and brick rose over the horizon of a chain-link fence on 23rd Street.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerky. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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