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JERKING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Jerking.

Jerking - as a noun

An abrupt spasmodic movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jolt11saccade12

Jerking - as an adjective satellite

Lacking a steady rhythm

Example: "An arrhythmic heartbeat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrhythmic23jerky19

Jerking - as a verb

To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

To masturbate.

To beat, to hit.

To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand.

Example: "To jerk a stone"

(usually transitive) to lift using a jerk.

To flout with contempt.

To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Example Sentences

"He drove with jerking movements, making everyone in the car feel sick."
"The jerking motion of the train caused her to spill her coffee."
"The jerking movements of his arm were a result of the injury he sustained."
"She tried to catch the jerking fish as it fought against her line."
"The jerking motion of the roller coaster made her stomach churn."
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Word Game Points

Is JERKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jerking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JERKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is JERKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jerking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JERKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is JERKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jerking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JERKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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