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Jerking — synonyms, definition

1. jerking (Adjective)

2 synonyms
arrhythmic jerky
1 definition

jerking (Adjective) — Lacking a steady rhythm.

2. jerking (Noun)

3 synonyms
jerk jolt saccade
1 definition

jerking (Noun) — An abrupt spasmodic movement.

4 types of
motility motion move movement

3. jerking (Verb)

6 synonyms
Bucking flicking hitching hoicking twitching yanking
5 definitions

jerking (Verb) — Pull, or move with a sudden movement. ex. "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"

jerking (Verb) — Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions.

jerking (Verb) — Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion.

jerking (Verb) — Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched.

jerking (Verb) — Throw or toss with a quick motion. ex. "jerk his head"

7 types of
drawing forcing moving moving involuntarily moving reflexively pulling pushing
1 type
fibrillating