jerky

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

ruОписывает движения, которые являются внезапными, резкими и неплавными; также может описывать поведение человека как глупое или нелепое.esDescribe movimientos que son repentinos, bruscos y no fluidos; también puede describir el comportamiento de una persona como tonto o absurdo.frQualifie des mouvements saccadés, brusques et non fluides ; peut aussi décrire une personne ou un comportement comme stupide ou ridicule.deBeschreibt Bewegungen, die plötzlich, ruckartig und ungleichmäßig sind; kann auch ein albernes oder lächerliches Verhalten bezeichnen.ptDescreve movimentos que são repentinos, bruscos e irregulares; também pode descrever o comportamento de uma pessoa como tolo ou ridículo.zh形容动作突然、生硬、不流畅；也可形容人的行为愚蠢或可笑。arيصف الحركات التي تكون مفاجئة وحادة وغير سلسة؛ كما يصف سلوك الشخص بأنه أحمق أو سخيف.

1. Lacking a steady rhythm B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruРывкамиesa tironesfrsaccadédeRuckartigptAos solavancoszh忽动忽停arمتقطع

   Synonymes: abruptchoppyconvulsiveerraticfitfulirregularspasmodicunevenunsteady

   Antonymes: evenfluidregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

2. Marked by abrupt transitions B2 informal

   Involving sudden, disconnected shifts or changes without smooth flow.

   • 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.

   ruХарактеризующийся резкими переходамиesAbrupto, entrecortadofrsaccadédeDurch abrupte Übergänge gekennzeichnetptMarcado por transições abruptaszh突兀的arمتسم بانتقالات مفاجئة

   Synonymes: abruptconvulsivediscontinuouserraticfitfuljoltingspasmodicuneven

   Antonymes: continuousflowingfluidgracefulsmooth

3. Having or revealing stupidity B2 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruГлупыйesestúpido, tontofrstupidedeDummptIdiotazh愚蠢的arأحمق

   Synonymes: brainlessdumbfoolishidioticsenselesssillystupidthoughtless

• jerkier comparative form
• jerkiest superlative form

indénombrable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мясо, особенно говядину, которое было нарезано полосками и высушено на солнце или завялено для сохранения.esSustantivo que designa la carne, especialmente la de res, cortada en tiras y secada al sol o curada para su conservación.frNom désignant de la viande, en particulier du bœuf, coupée en lanières puis séchée au soleil ou salée pour sa conservation.deSubstantiv, das getrocknetes, oft in Streifen geschnittenes und gewürztes Fleisch bezeichnet, meist Rindfleisch, das durch Trocknen oder Räuchern haltbar gemacht wurde.ptSubstantivo que designa carne, especialmente bovina, cortada em tiras e seca ao sol ou defumada para conservação. Pode se referir também a qualquer carne seca e temperada consumida como petisco.zh指将肉（尤其是牛肉）切成条状后经日晒或风干制成的干肉，用以保存食物。arاسم يشير إلى اللحم، وخاصة لحم البقر، الذي يُقطّع إلى شرائح ويُجفّف في الشمس أو يُقدّد للحفاظ عليه.

1. Dried meat snack B1 formal american culinary

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

   • 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.

   ruВяленое мясоesCarne seca en tirasfrViande séchée en lanièresdeDörrfleischptCarne secazh肉干arلحم مجفف

   Synonymes: jerked meat

• jerkies plural form
• jerkies' possessive plural form
• jerky's possessive singular form