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- Dictionaryjerky/ˈdʒəːki/
adjective
- 1. characterized by abrupt stops and starts: "the coach drew to a jerky halt" Similar Opposite
- 2. contemptibly foolish: informal US "he makes mischief with his jerky pals"
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