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JERKY

(noun, adj.sat, adj., verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Jerky.

Jerky - as a noun

Meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerked meat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
meat6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jerky - as an adjective satellite

Lacking a steady rhythm

Example: "An arrhythmic heartbeat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrhythmic23jerking19

Marked by abrupt transitions

Example: "Choppy prose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choppy18

Having or revealing stupidity

Example: "Ridiculous anserine behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anserine8dopy10foolish13gooselikegoosey10goosy9

Jerky - as an adjective

Characterized by physical jerking.

Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person).

Jerky - as a verb

To cure and preserve (meat) by drying it, making jerky.

Example Sentences

"He made jerky movements as he walked down the street."
"The conversation had a jerky flow, with frequent interruptions."
"Her writing style was characterized by jerky transitions between ideas."
"The jerky camera movements in the film made it hard to watch."
"The old car had a jerky acceleration that made driving uncomfortable."
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Word Game Points

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

JERKY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is JERKY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jerky is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JERKY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is JERKY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jerky is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JERKY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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