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The old video looked jerky.
What does Jerky mean?
Jerky means moving in sudden, uneven motions.
Dictionary definition
Moving with sudden, uneven starts and stops; also a dried food made in strips.
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The robot made a jerky movement across the floor.
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Jerky means moving in sudden, uneven motions.
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jur · kee · strongest beat: jur
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WordJerky.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningJerky means moving in sudden, uneven motions.
ExampleExample: The old video looked jerky.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jur · kee
- Strongest beat
- jur
- Ending
- kee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jur.
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jerky
noun
jerkiness
The quality of moving unevenly.
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