What does jerksome mean?
Jerksome means Indicative of quick, rapid movements; jerky..
Jerksome
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Indicative of quick, rapid movements; jerky..
Definitions by Sense
- Indicative of quick, rapid movements; jerky.
- Characteristic of a jerk, or obnoxious person.
Example Sentences
With females jolting up and down, upon no springs — except those of jerksome curiosity — conduct of this character was rude in the extreme.
That was mighty jerksome of you.
From time to time, Ace will, in a jerksome way, monotonize the conversation with witticisms too humorous to mention.
Okay, now lets say you said something to someone that irked him in some way — or else someone else said something irksome and jerksome to you.
Synonyms for jerksome
Antonyms for jerksome
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Word Forms
- more jerksome
- most jerksome
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With females jolting up and down, upon no springs — except those of jerksome curiosity — conduct of this character was rude in the extreme.
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