jerky
jer·ky
jerky · jerkier · jerkiest
дурний
отрывистый, тряский
zuckend
Characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progressCharacterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.
UK/ˈd͡ʒɜːki/US/ˈd͡ʒɝki/
» Tom likes jerky.
Meaning
3 sensesCharacterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.
jerky flight
jerky movement
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тря́скийtrjáskij, отры́вистыйotrývistyj
(US)Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person).
jerky guy
jerky behaviour
(colloquial, dated)Anxious; jumpy.
More definitions
- marked by abrupt transitions
- lacking a steady rhythm
- having or revealing stupidity
Examples
8 sentencesTom likes jerky.
The figure was slow and jerky.
Avoid any sudden or jerky movements.
Beef jerky is a popular snack.
Sometimes, the ewe makes jerky sudden movements.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
characterized by physical jerking:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
characterized by physical jerking:
Forms
jerkier, jerkiestSynonyms
11 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form