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jerky
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
jerky \jerk"y\, a.
1. Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt
transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style.
[1913 Webster]
2. Foolish; ridiculous; stupid. [slang]
[PJC]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
jerky \jerk"y\, n. [Corrupted from Peruv. charqui dried beef.] Meat, especially beef, that has been cut in strips and dried; meat that has been jerked; see first jerk, v.; as, beef jerky [PJC]
