Jerking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jerking is a noun meaning A motion that jerks; a jerk.
Meaning
A motion that jerks; a jerk.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of jerk
Example Sentences
The 'movement' was simultaneously emotional and motoric, and essentially autonomous (thus distinguishing it from passive jerkings and other pathology).
Word Forms
- jerkings
Synonyms for jerking
Depending on context, synonyms include jerk, jolt, unsteady, irregular, jerky, arrhythmic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jerky, jolt, unsteady, irregular, arrhythmic, myoclonic.
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