"jerkishly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more jerkishly [comparative], most jerkishly [superlative]
Etymology: jerkish + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jerkish|ly}} jerkish + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} jerkishly (comparative more jerkishly, superlative most jerkishly)
  1. (informal) In a jerkish manner; rudely. Tags: informal Related terms: knee-jerkishly
    Sense id: en-jerkishly-en-adv-ms3d6qU8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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