JERKILY

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


Etymology

Adverb

jerkily (comparative more jerkily, superlative most jerkily)

In a jerky manner.

Source: Wiktionary


JERKY

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



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