Meaning of the word jerky in English

What does jerky mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jerky

US /ˈdʒɝː.ki/
UK /ˈdʒɜː.ki/
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Noun

meat that has been cut into long strips and dried, often flavored with spices

Example:
We packed some beef jerky for our hiking trip.
The spicy chicken jerky was a great snack.

Adjective

characterized by abrupt, uneven, or spasmodic movement

Example:
The old car made a jerky start.
His movements were jerky and uncoordinated.