word
Jerking
JUR-kihng
/ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jerking
Dictionary meaning
Lacking a steady rhythm.
Examples
- The jerking motion of the train kept me awake.
- The roller coaster's jerking made some passengers sick.
Synonyms: jerky
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