jerky
adjective
characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic.
jerkiness
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a word derived from
jerky.
Example Sentences
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In him Morris noted “a queer stiffness or jerkiness of locomotion,” and then delivered the small but powerful realization: “Eichmann was trembling.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2022
As part of that program, respondents can track the jerkiness quotient in birds.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 28, 2022
The jerkiness comes in when, after making it the world’s biggest stage, you don’t even bother to attempt a single trick.
From Slate ● Feb. 20, 2018
Before it dies, he feels a jerkiness or a rumbling.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2017
He observed her for any kind of mistake, any jerkiness with the tools.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
