Jerksome

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Indicative of quick, rapid movements; jerky.

    "With females jolting up and down, upon no springs — except those of jerksome curiosity — conduct of this character was rude in the extreme."

  2. 2
    Characteristic of a jerk, or obnoxious person.

    "That was mighty jerksome of you."

Example

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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."

Etymology

From jerk + -some.

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