"jerklike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more jerklike [comparative], most jerklike [superlative]
Etymology: From jerk + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jerk|like}} jerk + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} jerklike (comparative more jerklike, superlative most jerklike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a jerk (sudden movement). Synonyms: jerky
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