jerky
adjective
[ ˈdʒəːki ]
• characterized by abrupt stops and starts.
• "the coach drew to a jerky halt"
Similar:
convulsive,
spasmodic,
fitful,
twitchy,
paroxysmal,
shaking,
shaky,
tremulous,
uncontrolled,
uncontrollable,
jolting,
lurching,
bumpy,
bouncy,
jarring,
rough,
jouncing,
• contemptibly foolish.
• "he makes mischief with his jerky pals"
jerky
noun
• meat that has been cured by being cut into long, thin strips and dried.
• "beef jerky"
Origin:
mid 19th century: from American Spanish charqui, from Quechua.
