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
