jerkingly
- a word derived from jerk.
Example Sentences
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The novel's comedy – and there's plenty of it – is offset by one of the most jerkingly tragic endings I've encountered.
From The Guardian • Jul. 2, 2010
At last he jerkingly articulated that there was nothing wrong with the sail, but that which was believed to be sail was really some ferocious living thing.
From Windjammers and Sea Tramps by Runciman, Walter
Behind them jerkingly trailed a long beam, or a pile of boards clattering loudly.
From Mother by Gorky, Maksim
He spoke just as jerkingly as he used to do in the days of youth, and he became as noisy and as warm as he was in the habit of growing then.
From Liza "A nest of nobles" by Ralston, William Ralston Shedden
"I came to see you— I had to see you, Mr. Trott," Eperson muttered, jerkingly.
From The Cottage of Delight A Novel by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)
