jerking

• Adjektiv, das eine plötzliche, heftige oder krampfartige Bewegung beschreibt; wird oft für Bewegungen verwendet, die nicht fließend oder gleichmäßig sind.

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.

   Ruckartiger Rhythmus

   • 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.

   Synonymeconvulsiveerraticfitfuljerkyjoltingspasmodicstaccatounsteady

   Antonymeevenregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

• Substantiv, das eine plötzliche, ruckartige oder krampfhafte Bewegung bezeichnet.

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.

   Ruckartige spasmodische Bewegung

   • 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.

   Synonymeconvulsionjerkjitterjoltspasmstarttictwitch

• Verb, das eine plötzliche, ruckartige Bewegung oder einen Ruck bezeichnet, oft in eine bestimmte Richtung; auch für ein unwillkürliches Zucken.

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.

   Ruckartig ziehen

   • 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.

   Synonymejoltsnaptugtwitchwrenchyank

2. Move abruptly or uncontrollablyB1informal

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

   Ruckartig zucken

   • 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.

   Synonymebuckconvulseflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitchwince

3. Make a short, jerky motionB2informal

   To make an uncontrolled, short, and abrupt movement.

   Ruckartige Bewegung

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

   Synonymeflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitch

4. Jump vertically with stiff legsB2informal

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

   Mit gestreckten Beinen hochspringen

   • 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.

   Ruckartig werfen

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

   Synonymecastchuckdashflingheavehurlpitchslingtoss

Phrasal-Variantenjerk off