noun
jerking
noun
1
A sudden, sharp, involuntary movement.
"A jerking motion in his shoulder told her the muscle was cramping."
"The old lift moved upward with a series of jerking starts and stops."
How to Use Jerking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe jerky, sudden movement something makes when it isn't running smoothly.
Common pairings
a jerking motion
jerking movement
sudden jerking
Word Forms
jerkings plural
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A _____ motion in his shoulder told her the muscle was cramping.