Jerklike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a jerk (sudden movement).

    "Tics are brief, repetitive, semi-voluntary, jerklike movements."

Synonyms

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jerkyjerky

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"Tics are brief, repetitive, semi-voluntary, jerklike movements."

Etymology

From jerk + -like.

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