jerking

• صفة تصف حركة مفاجئة أو حادة أو تشنجية؛ تُستخدم غالبًا لوصف حركة غير سلسة أو متقطعة.

An adjective describing a sudden, sharp, or spasmodic movement; often used to characterize motion that is not smooth.

1. Irregular rhythmB2informal

   Not having a smooth or consistent rhythm; characterized by abrupt or uneven movements.

   إيقاع متقطع

   • The old washing machine made a jerking sound.
   • His speech had a jerking cadence that was hard to follow.
   • She felt the jerking motion of the train on the uneven tracks.

   المرادفاتconvulsiveerraticfitfuljerkyjoltingspasmodicstaccatounsteady

   الأضدادevenregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

• اسم يدل على الحركة المفاجئة الحادة أو الاهتزاز العنيف أو التشنج اللاإرادي في الجسم أو أحد أعضائه.

A noun referring to an abrupt, spasmodic movement or jerk.

1. Abrupt spasmodic movementB2formal

   A sudden, sharp, and uncontrolled movement of a muscle or limb.

   حركة تشنجية مفاجئة

   • The patient experienced a jerking in his leg during the night.
   • A sudden jerking of the head can indicate a neurological issue.
   • The jerking of the car startled the passengers.

   المرادفاتconvulsionjerkjitterjoltspasmstarttictwitch

• فعل يدل على حركة مفاجئة وحادة أو شدّة خاطفة، غالبًا في اتجاه معين، أو على انتزاع الشيء بسرعة وقوة.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp movement or pull, often in a specific direction.

1. Pull or move suddenlyB1informal

   To pull or move something with a quick, sharp motion.

   جَذْب مفاجئ

   • He jerked the rope to release the knot.
   • She jerked her hand away from the hot stove.
   • The driver jerked the steering wheel to avoid the pothole.

   المرادفاتjoltsnaptugtwitchwrenchyank

2. Move abruptly or uncontrollablyB1informal

   To move with sudden, uncontrolled, or seemingly involuntary motions.

   اِنْتَفَضَ

   • The old car jerked forward when he started the engine.
   • His leg jerked involuntarily during the exam.
   • The puppet jerked across the stage as the strings were pulled.

   المرادفاتbuckconvulseflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitchwince

3. Make a short, jerky motionB2informal

   To make an uncontrolled, short, and abrupt movement.

   اِنْتَفَضَ

   • The fish jerked on the line before swimming away.
   • She jerked in surprise when the door slammed.
   • The machine jerked as it started up.

   المرادفاتflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitch

4. Jump vertically with stiff legsB2informal

   To jump straight up with legs stiff and back arched, often in a specific physical exercise or movement.

   القفز بالساقين مستقيمتين

   • The athlete jerked upward during the weightlifting competition.
   • He jerked his body to clear the bar in the high jump.
   • The dancers jerked in unison during the performance.

5. Throw or toss quicklyB1informal

   To throw or toss something with a quick, sharp motion.

   الرمي بحركة حادة

   • He jerked the ball to his teammate.
   • She jerked the keys onto the table.
   • The child jerked the toy across the room.

   المرادفاتcastchuckdashflingheavehurlpitchslingtoss

الصيغ المركّبةjerk off