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1jerky
adjective \ˈjər-kē\
: marked by quick rough motions or sudden starts and stops
: foolish, stupid, or rude
jerk·i·erjerk·i·est
Full Definition of JERKY
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a : moving along with or marked by fits and starts b : characterized by abrupt transitions
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First Known Use of JERKY
1670
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2jerky
noun jer·ky \ˈjər-kē\
: meat that has been cut into long strips and dried
Full Definition of JERKY
: jerked meat
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Origin of JERKY
Spanish charqui, from Quechua ch'arki
First Known Use: 1850
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jerky
adjective \ˈjər-kē\
jerk·i·erjerk·i·est
Definition of JERKY for Kids
: moving with sudden starts and stops <a jerky ride>
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