Jerky
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɜːrkiː/
Jerky (adjective)
- moving in sudden, quick, and uneven ways
Examples
- The car made jerky stops in traffic.
- Her dance was full of jerky motions.
Common collocations: jerky movements, jerky ride, jerky start, beef jerky, spicy jerky
Jerky (noun)
- meat that is cut into strips and dried for eating
Examples
- He packed some jerky for the hike.
- Jerky is a popular snack for travelers.