In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
jerkily
(adverb) with jerking motions; “She rose stiffly, jerkily from the window seat”
spasmodically, jerkily
(adverb) with spasms; “the mouth was slightly open, and jerked violently and spasmodically at one corner”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
jerkily (comparative more jerkily, superlative most jerkily)
In a jerky manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Jerk"y, a.
Definition: Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 May 2025
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.