Jerky

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveCharacterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

"jerky flight; jerky movement; jerky sounds"

2.AdjectiveHaving the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person).

"jerky guy; jerky behaviour"

3.AdjectiveAnxious; jumpy.

4.NounLean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun.

5.VerbTo cure and preserve (meat) by drying it, making jerky.

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