Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɜrkɪŋ/
verb to make a sudden, sharp movement
A1 The cat was jerking its tail playfully.
A2 She jerked the door open in frustration.
B1 The fisherman jerked the fishing rod to catch the big fish.
B2 The sudden movement of the car jerked us forward.
C1 The conductor jerked the baton in time with the music.
C2 The dancer's movements were sharp and jerking, adding to the intensity of the performance.
adjective characterized by sudden, sharp movements
A1 The jerking motion of the train made me feel sick.
A2 She walked with a jerking gait, as if she had a limp.
B1 The jerking movements of the robot were programmed for precision.
B2 The jerking start of the car indicated a problem with the engine.
C1 The jerking of the boat in the rough seas was unsettling, but we made it to shore safely.
C2 The jerking camera movements in the film added to the suspense of the chase scene.
formal The machine malfunctioned due to the jerking motion of the gears.
informal Stop jerking around and focus on the task at hand.
slang He was jerking his arm trying to show off his muscles.
figurative The sudden jerking of the car on the bumpy road made her feel nauseous.
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