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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

  • (..) how hard it is... to have a cabIe show and keep a secret? You didn't keep it a secret from me... how jerky you thought my being a princess was. WeII, congratuIations. You got your wish. I'm not gonna be a princess. You're not? (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries