jerkier; jerkiest
1
a
: moving along with or marked by fits and starts
b
: characterized by abrupt transitions
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Adjective
The movie was jerky and hard to watch.
made jerky progress walking with the new crutches
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
His only food for the excursion was beef jerky, salted nuts and iodine tablets to purify water, according to Zollinger.
—Graham Hurley, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
And People’s Choice beef jerky — made in downtown L.A. by a family that’s been in the business for almost 100 years — is a clean option in a variety of flavors (try the Carne Seca or Hot Honey).
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The savory taste of jerky pairs well with sweet fruits like a medium-sized pear, which provides 5.52 grams of fiber (20% of the DV).442
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Protein and fiber are essential nutrients for maintaining overall health.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
His only food for the excursion was beef jerky, salted nuts and iodine tablets to purify water, according to Zollinger.
—Graham Hurley, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
Noun
There was no initial affiliation to actual beef jerky, Sichterman said.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
And People’s Choice beef jerky — made in downtown L.A. by a family that’s been in the business for almost 100 years — is a clean option in a variety of flavors (try the Carne Seca or Hot Honey).
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Jerky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jerky. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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