单词	jerkiness
释义	jerkyjerk‧y1 /ˈdʒɜːki $ -ɜːr-/ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINjerky1 Origin: 1800-1900 ➔ JERK2 Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES jerky guys the jerky motion of old movies EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A firm, steady pressure should be applied - avoid jerky movements. Habitually swims, with jerky forward movement; sometimes dives. Make irregular pulls, and the kite will respond with similar jerky movements. On no account should they be pushed straight up or in a jerky movement. Sea water leaked from his mouth, his breath gasped in jerky spasms. To compensate for this, they move their heads in a jerky fashion. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a jerky movement (=with many starts and stops)· the jerky movements of a frightened horse jerky movements are rough, with many starts and stops OPP  smooth:  His skin was dry and hot, his breathing rapid and jerky. The bus came to a jerky halt.—jerkily adverb—jerkiness noun [uncountable]
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