He spoke jerkily, struggling to find the right words.
camera
Frequency:
45
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The footage was recorded jerkily due to the shaky camera.
animation
Frequency:
35
%
The characters in the cartoon moved jerkily, giving it a retro feel.
Idiomatic Expressions for jerkily
Phrase: jerkily change direction
Meaning: to abruptly and unexpectedly change course or plans
Usage: The company jerkily changed direction and decided to focus on a different market segment.