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jerky

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jerky
adjective
1 the jerky movements of a frightened horse:
convulsive, spasmodic, fitful, twitchy, paroxysmal, shaking, shaky, tremulous, uncontrolled, uncontrollable.
antonyms fluid, smooth.
2 the coach drew to a jerky halt:
jolting, lurching, bumpy, bouncy, jarring, rough;
rare jouncing.
antonyms smooth.
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