jerking

• Adjectif décrivant un mouvement soudain, brusque ou spasmodique; souvent utilisé pour caractériser un mouvement qui n'est pas fluide.

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.

   rythme saccadé

   • 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.

   Synonymesconvulsiveerraticfitfuljerkyjoltingspasmodicstaccatounsteady

   Antonymesevenregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

• Nom désignant un mouvement brusque et saccadé, ou une contraction musculaire involontaire. Peut aussi évoquer une secousse ou une convulsion.

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.

   secousse spasmodique

   • 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.

   Synonymesconvulsionjerkjitterjoltspasmstarttictwitch

• Verbe désignant un mouvement soudain et brusque, souvent dans une direction particulière, ou le fait de tirer ou pousser quelque chose ou quelqu'un de manière brutale et saccadée. Peut aussi signifier sursauter ou tressaillir.

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.

   Tirer ou bouger brusquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesjoltsnaptugtwitchwrenchyank

2. Move abruptly or uncontrollablyB1informal

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

   tressaillir, sursauter, secouer brusquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbuckconvulseflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitchwince

3. Make a short, jerky motionB2informal

   To make an uncontrolled, short, and abrupt movement.

   faire un à-coup

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

   Synonymesflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitch

4. Jump vertically with stiff legsB2informal

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

   Sauter à jambes raides

   • 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.

   jeter brusquement

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

   Synonymescastchuckdashflingheavehurlpitchslingtoss

Variantes phrasaljerk off