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jerklike

adj

Etymology

From jerk + -like.

  1. inherited from ġearcian — “to prepare, make ready, procure, furnish, supply”
  2. derived from ġearc
  3. derived from yerkid — “tightly pulled”
  4. inherited from yerk
  5. suffixed as jerklike — “jerk + like”

Definitions

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

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

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