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Meaning of jerking
The primary meaning of the word "jerking" is making a sudden, abrupt movement.
Etymology of jerking
The word "jerking" originates from the verb "jerk", which is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century.
The verb "jerk" is thought to have come from the noun "jerk", which referred to a sudden, abrupt movement or a sharp pull.
The word "jerk" is possibly related to the word "yerk", which was used in the 17th century to describe a sudden, violent movement.
Synonyms
jolting
shaking
quivering
wavering
trembling
twitching
convulsing
spasming
jerking
jarring
bumping
jostling
rocking
swaying
oscillating
vibrating
pulsating
throbbing
shuddering
quaking
wobbling
teetering
seesawing
careening
lurching
staggering
stumbling
faltering
stuttering
stammering
hesitating
stuttering
spluttering
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "jerking" as a verb that means to make a sudden, abrupt movement, or to move something with a sudden, abrupt motion.
- It can also refer to a sudden, involuntary movement of a muscle or part of the body.
- In some contexts, "jerking" can be used to describe a sudden, sharp pull or tug on something.
Usage Examples
- The driver's sudden jerking of the steering wheel caused the car to swerve off the road.
- The patient's leg began jerking uncontrollably due to the muscle spasms.
- The fisherman gave a sharp jerking motion to the fishing rod to set the hook.
Antonyms
smoothly
steadily
calmly
peacefully
quietly
gently
softly
slowly
gradually
evenly
uniformly
consistently
continuously
constantly
serenely
tranquilly
still
motionless
stable
firm
steady
unshakeable
unwavering
unchanging