I. jerky ˈjərkē, ˈjə̄k-, ˈ-jə̇ik-, -ki adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: jerk (II) + -y
1.
a. : moving along with or accompanied by fits and starts : jolting
a jerky vehicle
b. : characterized by abrupt or awkward transitions
a jerky prose style
2.
a. : inane , foolish
jerky adolescents hanging around drugstores
b. : contemptibly weak or ineffectual
the jerky policies of an ignorant governor
II. jerky noun
( -es )
: a horse-drawn wagon usually without springs that is used for carrying passengers
III. jer·ky noun
( -es )
Etymology: modification of Spanish charqui — more at charqui
: meat (as beef) that has been jerked