Jerkily: meaning, definitions and examples
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jerkily
[ หdสษหrkษชli ]
movement pattern
Jerkily refers to a movement that is characterized by sudden, sharp, and irregular motions. It often describes a way of moving that is not smooth or fluid, but rather marked by abrupt starts and stops. This term can be applied to both physical movements and mechanical actions. In various contexts, a jerkily executed action can imply a lack of coordination or control.
Synonyms
abruptly, jarringly, spasmodically, stutteringly.
Examples of usage
- The car moved jerkily along the bumpy road.
- He walked jerkily after twisting his ankle.
- The machine operated jerkily, causing concern among the workers.
- She spoke jerkily, struggling to find the right words.
Translations
Translations of the word "jerkily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de forma abrupta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช ruckartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara tersentak
๐บ๐ฆ ััะทะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ szarpanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใกใชใ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre saccadรฉe
๐ช๐ธ de forma brusca
๐น๐ท sarsฤฑlarak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุชูุทุน
๐จ๐ฟ trhanฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ trhnuto
๐จ๐ณ ้ข ็ฐธๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nenadoma
๐ฎ๐ธ skyndilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะฝะตััะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ birdษn-birษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bruscamente
Etymology
The term 'jerkily' comes from the base word 'jerk', which has its origins in the early 15th century. It primarily referred to a sudden pull or twitch, which is directly linked to the literal motion that involves a sharp or sudden movement. The word 'jerk' itself is believed to be derived from the Middle English word 'gerken', which means to make a sudden movement. Over time, 'jerk' evolved to encapsulate both noun and verb forms, where in informal contexts it has also been used to describe a rude or mean person. The adverbial form 'jerkily' solidified its place in the English language to specifically describe the manner in which such sudden or spasmodic movements occur.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,999 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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