I. jerky ˈjər-kē adjective
( jerk·i·er ; -est )
Date: 1670
1.
a. : moving along with or marked by fits and starts
b. : characterized by abrupt transitions
2. : inane , foolish
• jerk·i·ly -kə-lē adverb
• jerk·i·ness -kē-nəs noun
II. jer·ky ˈjər-kē noun
Etymology: Spanish charqui, from Quechua ch'arki
Date: 1850
: jerked meat