jerky
US /ˈdʒɝː.ki/
UK /ˈdʒɝː.ki/
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jerky, carne seca
meat that has been cut into long strips and dried, often flavored with spices
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We packed some beef jerky for our hiking trip.
Empacamos un poco de carne seca para nuestra caminata.
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The spicy chicken jerky was a great snack.
La carne seca de pollo picante era un gran bocadillo.
1.
brusco, a tirones
characterized by abrupt, uneven, or spasmodic movement
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The old car made a jerky start.
El coche viejo hizo un arranque brusco.
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His movements were jerky and uncoordinated.
Sus movimientos eran bruscos y descoordinados.