Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jerky-movements

noun
/ˈjər.kē ˈmuːv.mənts/
Definition
Sudden, fast, and often awkward motions.
Examples
  • The car made jerky movements as it struggled to start.
  • His jerky movements on stage made the dance performance less fluid.
  • After the accident, he exhibited jerky movements due to his injury.
Meaning
Jerky movements refer to actions that are irregular, abrupt, and not smooth, causing a sense of unpredictability in motion.
Synonyms
  • awkward movements
  • abrupt motions
  • stilted actions