jerky

• Qualifie des mouvements saccadés, brusques et non fluides ; peut aussi décrire une personne ou un comportement comme stupide ou ridicule.

Describes movements that are sudden, sharp, and not smooth; can also describe a person's behavior as foolish or silly.

1. Lacking a steady rhythmB1informal

   Characterized by sudden, irregular movements or changes in pace; not smooth or fluid.

   saccadé

   • The bus ride was jerky and made me feel nauseous.
   • His jerky movements at the dance didn't match the music.
   • The video footage was jerky because of the unstable camera.
   • She gave a jerky nod of approval, almost like a spasm.

   Synonymesabruptchoppyconvulsiveerraticfitfulirregularspasmodicunevenunsteady

   Antonymesevenfluidregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

2. Marked by abrupt transitionsB2informal

   Involving sudden, disconnected shifts or changes without smooth flow.

   saccadé

   • The movie had a jerky plot that jumped from scene to scene.
   • His speech was jerky, with long pauses between words.
   • The jerky editing of the film made it hard to follow.
   • The conversation took a jerky turn when the topic changed suddenly.

   Synonymesabruptconvulsivediscontinuouserraticfitfuljoltingspasmodicuneven

   Antonymescontinuousflowingfluidgracefulsmooth

3. Having or revealing stupidityB2informalamerican

   Displaying foolishness or lack of intelligence; often used to describe someone's actions as silly or unreasonable.

   stupide

   • That was a jerky thing to do—why would you insult your own boss?
   • He made a jerky comment that embarrassed everyone.
   • Don't be so jerky; think before you act.
   • His jerky behavior got him kicked out of the meeting.

   Synonymesbrainlessdumbfoolishidioticsenselesssillystupidthoughtless

• Nom désignant de la viande, en particulier du bœuf, coupée en lanières puis séchée au soleil ou salée pour sa conservation.

A noun referring to meat, especially beef, that has been cut into strips and dried in the sun or cured to preserve it.

indénombrable

1. Dried meat snackB1formalamericanculinary

   Meat, typically beef, that has been cut into strips and dried to preserve it, often seasoned or smoked.

   Viande séchée en lanières

   • He packed some beef jerky for the hiking trip.
   • Jerky is a popular high-protein snack for campers.
   • She bought a bag of spicy turkey jerky at the store.
   • Homemade jerky can be flavored with various marinades.

   Synonymesjerked meat