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jerky

Definition

  • noun: meat that has been cut into long strips and dried
  • noun: 'jerked' meat
  • adjective: moving along with or marked by fits and starts
  • adjective: marked by quick rough motions or sudden starts and stops
  • synonyms: foolish, ridiculous, stupid

Examples

  • a film criticized for its 'herky-jerky' editing

  • The movie was 'jerky' and hard to watch.

  • He made 'jerky' movements.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) but we'll never be able to replace this time with Nate. And if we put those headsets back on, how old will Nate be when we take them off again? I'm not a jerky teen yet. Fleeting moments, precious memories. (CELL PHONE RINGING) (CELL PHONE BEEPS) Moms are fun, too. (GRUNTS) Wow! That's... (..)
    2016 Storks