Jerking Meaning in English
word · lemma: jerk
परिभाषा
A sudden, quick movement, often one that is repeated or uncontrolled. 'Jerking' can refer to physical movements of the body or to something being pulled sharply.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Mainly informal or neutral; often describes involuntary muscle movements ('body jerking') or sudden pulls. 'Jerking' is sometimes confused with 'jolting' or 'twitching,' but generally refers to sharper, more abrupt motions. Also, 'jerking' on its own can refer to slang, but in most contexts means physical movement.
उदाहरण वाक्य
Her leg started jerking while she was sleeping.
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He was jerking the rope to pull the box.
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The car was jerking when she tried to start it.
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Why is my eye jerking like that? It's really annoying.
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The train kept jerking every time it stopped and started again.
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He greeted us with a sudden jerking motion of his head.
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