English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
jerky — jerky1 jerkily, adv. jerkiness, n. /jerr kee/, adj., jerkier, jerkiest. 1. characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic. 2. Slang. silly; foolish; stupid; ridiculous. [1855 60; JERK1 + Y1] … Universalium
jerky — [[t]ʤɜ͟ː(r)ki[/t]] jerkier, jerkiest ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Jerky movements are very sudden and quick, and do not flow smoothly. Mr Griffin made a jerky gesture. Ant: smooth Derived words: jerkily [[t]ʤɜ͟ː(r)kɪli[/t]] ADV ADV with … English dictionary
jerky — jerky1 adjective (jerkier, jerkiest) characterized by abrupt stops and starts. Derivatives jerkily adverb jerkiness noun jerky2 noun strips of jerked meat … English new terms dictionary
jerky — I UK [ˈdʒɜː(r)kɪ] / US [ˈdʒɜrkɪ] adjective Word forms jerky : adjective jerky comparative jerkier superlative jerkiest a) a jerky movement consists of several separate short movements b) a jerky ride is rough and shakes you in an unpleasant way… … English dictionary
jerky — I. /ˈdʒɜki/ (say jerkee) adjective (jerkier, jerkiest) characterised by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic. {jerk1 + y1} –jerkily, adverb –jerkiness, noun II. /ˈdʒɜki/ (say jerkee) …
jerkily — jerky ► ADJECTIVE (jerkier, jerkiest) ▪ characterized by abrupt stops and starts. DERIVATIVES jerkily adverb jerkiness noun … English terms dictionary
jerkiness — jerky ► ADJECTIVE (jerkier, jerkiest) ▪ characterized by abrupt stops and starts. DERIVATIVES jerkily adverb jerkiness noun … English terms dictionary
jerky — ► ADJECTIVE (jerkier, jerkiest) ▪ characterized by abrupt stops and starts. DERIVATIVES jerkily adverb jerkiness noun … English terms dictionary
jerky — jerky1 [jʉr′kē] adj. jerkier, jerkiest 1. characterized or moving by jerks; making sudden starts and stops or spasmodic movements ☆ 2. Slang foolish, mean, contemptible, etc. jerkily adv. jerkiness n. ☆ jerky2 [jʉr′kē ] n. [ … English World dictionary
jerky — adj. (jerkier, jerkiest) 1 having sudden abrupt movements. 2 spasmodic. Derivatives: jerkily adv. jerkiness n … Useful english dictionary
