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plural of jerking 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 an…

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  1. plural of jerking 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