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jerky
adjective
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How to pronounce jerky:

Definition of jerky:

jerky (adjective):
having or revealing stupidity.
having an irregular jolting motion
moving along with or marked by fits and starts

Synonyms for jerky:

roughjumpyshakyerraticfitfulirregularstupidtremulousherky-jerkyunsteady
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Antonyms for jerky:

harmoniouscongenialcomfortablecompatiblesmoothagreeablekindredflowingfluidunited
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