Jerky
adjective
Moving in quick, uncontrolled ways or sudden starts and stops.
His jerky movements indicated that he was nervous.
noun
A type of dried meat.
He snacked on beef jerky during the hiking trip.
Often appears as...
- beef jerky
- homemade jerky
adjective
Not smooth, regular, or continuous.
The bus ride was jerky due to bad road conditions.
adjective
Moving in quick, uncontrolled ways or sudden starts and stops.
His jerky movements indicated that he was nervous.
noun
A type of dried meat.
He snacked on beef jerky during the hiking trip.
Often appears as...
- beef jerky
- homemade jerky
adjective
Not smooth, regular, or continuous.
The bus ride was jerky due to bad road conditions.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Body Language
Jerky as an adjective often describes body movements that reveal emotions like nervousness or excitement.
He gave a jerky nod, seemingly eager to leave.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Trouble
Use jerky when talking about technological issues that cause interruptions, like in videos or animations.
The live stream was jerky and hard to watch.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Interruption
Jerky movements can suddenly interrupt what was previously stable or calm, often unexpectedly.
The calm dance was made jerky by sudden loud music.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Language
Jerky as an adjective often describes body movements that reveal emotions like nervousness or excitement.
He gave a jerky nod, seemingly eager to leave.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Trouble
Use jerky when talking about technological issues that cause interruptions, like in videos or animations.
The live stream was jerky and hard to watch.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Interruption
Jerky movements can suddenly interrupt what was previously stable or calm, often unexpectedly.
The calm dance was made jerky by sudden loud music.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Language
Jerky as an adjective often describes body movements that reveal emotions like nervousness or excitement.
He gave a jerky nod, seemingly eager to leave.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Trouble
Use jerky when talking about technological issues that cause interruptions, like in videos or animations.
The live stream was jerky and hard to watch.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Interruption
Jerky movements can suddenly interrupt what was previously stable or calm, often unexpectedly.
The calm dance was made jerky by sudden loud music.
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Video examples
Preparing Homemade Jerky...
I still have a lot to do to settle back into camp I didn't bring all the resources I need for this moment cuz I just got back here so I'm just making do what I can this salt I'm gonna use for basically coating the meat it's gonna help the jerky taste a little bit better and act as the observer T now the jerky
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Aparna Rao: High-tech...
But as soon as they passed by, it would start to climb up the wall in jerky fashion. And it would get exhausted, and it would collapse every time. So this work is a caricature of an upside-down man. His head is so heavy, full of heavy thoughts, that it's sort of fallen into his hat,
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The ballet that incited...
But the ballet is much more concerned with the violent relationship between humans, nature, and culture than with character or plot. These themes manifest in a truly upsetting production which combines harsh music, jerky dancing, and uncanny staging.
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Ken Goldberg: 4 lessons...
this is what the robot's path looks like, those three examples. Now, those are much better than what a novice like me could do, but they're still jerky and imprecise. So we record all these examples, the data, and then go through a sequence of steps.
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Camera Special Effects PIPE...
fired simultaneously capturing him in mid-flight next the 13 frames had joined together but the movement is jerky as there aren't enough of them to create fluid motion a very powerful piece of movie software makes up more frames to
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Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
sticks as tools as we go back to these buffoons here I have not seen the boots exactly doing that would have seen their cousins that's out call the gorillas sorry about that jerky I've seen gorillas and chimpanzees using sticks as
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Best Of Animal Teamwork...
in the first hours of samo's life he is on a huge learning curve less than a meter long samu must first perfect the art of breathing and swimming bobbing up and down samu's movements are jerky
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Safari Live - Day 360 PIPE...
wise known as survival rations in the west of the world and as jerky we've been through the many times I think we've been through South African cuisine well unfortunately because I don't have
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Domestic Violence Call PIPE...
and say what's this that's jerky yeah you sure now once you've been drinking today ain't getting that say to you you're
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Incredible Dolphin...
sammy when swimming bobbing up and down samu's movements are jerky and uncoordinated
Video examples
Preparing Homemade Jerky...
I still have a lot to do to settle back into camp I didn't bring all the resources I need for this moment cuz I just got back here so I'm just making do what I can this salt I'm gonna use for basically coating the meat it's gonna help the jerky taste a little bit better and act as the observer T now the jerky
Video examples
Aparna Rao: High-tech...
But as soon as they passed by, it would start to climb up the wall in jerky fashion. And it would get exhausted, and it would collapse every time. So this work is a caricature of an upside-down man. His head is so heavy, full of heavy thoughts, that it's sort of fallen into his hat,
Video examples
The ballet that incited...
But the ballet is much more concerned with the violent relationship between humans, nature, and culture than with character or plot. These themes manifest in a truly upsetting production which combines harsh music, jerky dancing, and uncanny staging.
Video examples
Ken Goldberg: 4 lessons...
this is what the robot's path looks like, those three examples. Now, those are much better than what a novice like me could do, but they're still jerky and imprecise. So we record all these examples, the data, and then go through a sequence of steps.
Video examples
Camera Special Effects PIPE...
fired simultaneously capturing him in mid-flight next the 13 frames had joined together but the movement is jerky as there aren't enough of them to create fluid motion a very powerful piece of movie software makes up more frames to
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
sticks as tools as we go back to these buffoons here I have not seen the boots exactly doing that would have seen their cousins that's out call the gorillas sorry about that jerky I've seen gorillas and chimpanzees using sticks as
Video examples
Best Of Animal Teamwork...
in the first hours of samo's life he is on a huge learning curve less than a meter long samu must first perfect the art of breathing and swimming bobbing up and down samu's movements are jerky
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 360 PIPE...
wise known as survival rations in the west of the world and as jerky we've been through the many times I think we've been through South African cuisine well unfortunately because I don't have
Video examples
Domestic Violence Call PIPE...
and say what's this that's jerky yeah you sure now once you've been drinking today ain't getting that say to you you're
Video examples
Incredible Dolphin...
sammy when swimming bobbing up and down samu's movements are jerky and uncoordinated
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Eddie Hall
English Athlete
After swimming, I have breakfast. I start with a big bowl of porridge - say, 100 grams of oats - then some cereal, five or so pieces of fruit, an oat bar, a litre of fruit juice, and a big bag of beef jerky.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
Reading a Lydia Davis story collection is like reaching into what you think is a bag of potato chips and pulling out something else entirely: a gherkin, a pepper corn, a truffle, a piece of beef jerky.
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Kevin Brownlow
British Historian
Friends told me not to bother with the silents - they're jerky, poorly photographed and ludicrously badly acted. But I was immediately struck by the freshness and vitality of these films.
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S.E. Cupp
American Journalist
I'd be perfectly happy living anonymously on a ranch in Kentucky, where the only time someone mentioned me was to discuss the crazy lady up the road with all the taxidermy and jerky.
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Clay Shirky
American Writer
Growing up with a name that rhymes with turkey - and jerky - was no great fun. But, as an adult, I tell you, being globally unique in the age of Google can be extremely helpful.
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Mr. T
American Actor
I sent out a tweet, 'Dancing with the Stars' should stop the jibber jabber. They shouldn't make the departure of a dancer so tear jerky because nobody's going to war.
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Jonathan Miles
I first encountered fish jerky during a marlin tournament in Kona, Hawaii. It was steeped in the island flavors of ginger, soy, and pineapple.
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Michelle Wolf
American Comedian
When I'm on the road, I eat like I'm on the third day of a hiking trip all the time. I'm eating beef jerky and trail mix constantly.
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Emily Ratajkowski
British Model
I really like beef jerky. If we go to a gas station, I have to buy beef jerky.
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Elizabeth Hurley
Actress
I've always been obsessed by beef jerky.
Quote examples
Eddie Hall
English Athlete
After swimming, I have breakfast. I start with a big bowl of porridge - say, 100 grams of oats - then some cereal, five or so pieces of fruit, an oat bar, a litre of fruit juice, and a big bag of beef jerky.
Quote examples
Kate Christensen
American Novelist
Reading a Lydia Davis story collection is like reaching into what you think is a bag of potato chips and pulling out something else entirely: a gherkin, a pepper corn, a truffle, a piece of beef jerky.
Quote examples
Kevin Brownlow
British Historian
Friends told me not to bother with the silents - they're jerky, poorly photographed and ludicrously badly acted. But I was immediately struck by the freshness and vitality of these films.
Quote examples
S.E. Cupp
American Journalist
I'd be perfectly happy living anonymously on a ranch in Kentucky, where the only time someone mentioned me was to discuss the crazy lady up the road with all the taxidermy and jerky.
Quote examples
Clay Shirky
American Writer
Growing up with a name that rhymes with turkey - and jerky - was no great fun. But, as an adult, I tell you, being globally unique in the age of Google can be extremely helpful.
Quote examples
Mr. T
American Actor
I sent out a tweet, 'Dancing with the Stars' should stop the jibber jabber. They shouldn't make the departure of a dancer so tear jerky because nobody's going to war.
Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
I first encountered fish jerky during a marlin tournament in Kona, Hawaii. It was steeped in the island flavors of ginger, soy, and pineapple.
Quote examples
Michelle Wolf
American Comedian
When I'm on the road, I eat like I'm on the third day of a hiking trip all the time. I'm eating beef jerky and trail mix constantly.
Quote examples
Emily Ratajkowski
British Model
I really like beef jerky. If we go to a gas station, I have to buy beef jerky.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Hurley
Actress
I've always been obsessed by beef jerky.
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