jerky

/ˈdʒɜrki/
adjective
  1. Moving in sudden, sharp, or uneven ways; not smooth.
    • The video was jerky because the camera was shaking.
    • The old fan made a jerky rotation before stopping.
    • His jerky movements made it hard to follow his dance.
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noun
  1. Meat that has been cut into strips and dried to preserve it, often seasoned.
    • He bought some spicy turkey jerky at the gas station.
    • Jerky is a popular high-protein snack.
    • She packed beef jerky for the hiking trip.