Thesaurus: jerking

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Jerk
2. n. The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk.
3. adj. lacking a steady rhythm
4. n. an abrupt spasmodic movement
5. The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk. -- Jerk"ing*ly, adv.
6. The act of pulling, pushing, or throwing, with a jerk.-- Jerk"ing*ly, adv.
7. n:100 n an abrupt spasmodic movement v pull, or move with a sudden movement v move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions v make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion v jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched v throw or toss with a quick motion s lacking a steady rhythm