jerkier; jerkiest
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a
: moving along with or marked by fits and starts
b
: characterized by abrupt transitions
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Examples of jerky in a Sentence
Adjective
The movie was jerky and hard to watch.
made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2024
Ebels is well known for its meats, jerky, and meat processing.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
The popular mega convenience store attracts visitors from hundreds of miles away, seeking out their popular Beaver Nuggets, brisket sandwiches and jerky.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Visitors can expect fan favorites including Beaver nuggets, jerky, Texas barbecue and homemade fudge.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2024
Ebels is well known for its meats, jerky, and meat processing.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Noun
Texas Roadhouse seasonings are used in Stoney Point Inc.’s new beef jerky.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
The popular mega convenience store attracts visitors from hundreds of miles away, seeking out their popular Beaver Nuggets, brisket sandwiches and jerky.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jerky. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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