Definition Definition

jerky - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'jerky' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Jerky [ a.]
- Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style.

Meaning of 'jerky' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . jerky [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having or revealing stupidity
Example in sentence:
  • a dopey answer;
  • a dopey kid;
  • ridiculous anserine behavior;
  • some fool idea about rewriting authors' books
Meaning (2):
- lacking a steady rhythm
Example in sentence:
  • an arrhythmic heartbeat
Meaning (3):
- marked by abrupt transitions
Example in sentence:
  • choppy prose

Nearby Words:

jerboa jereed jeremiad jeremiade jerfalcon jerguer jerid jerk jerked jerker

See 'jerky' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary