noun
jerking
Jerking (noun) means a sudden, sharp, involuntary movement. Example: “A jerking motion in his shoulder told her the muscle was cramping.”
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
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- Plural
- jerkings
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A _____ motion in his shoulder told her the muscle was cramping.
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What does “jerking” mean?
The word “jerking” means a sudden, sharp, involuntary movement. In plain terms, the jerky, sudden movement something makes when it isn't running smoothly.
How do you use “jerking” in a sentence?
Here is “jerking” used in a sentence: “A jerking motion in his shoulder told her the muscle was cramping.”
What part of speech is “jerking”?
“Jerking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of jerking?
"jerking" (noun) means a sudden, sharp, involuntary movement.
