Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state or quality of being jerky or spasmodic.
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- noun the state of being
jerky
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the quality of being spasmodic and irregular
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Examples
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This knee-jerkiness is going to be a growing problem, I think, as more and more news readers start using RSS-reader/blog instant messaging.
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And it's not straight forward jerkiness either, it's this quiet, passive aggressive kind of jerkiness that really gets to me because I start out by feeling like it's just me and they aren't really doing anything but then I realize that he really is being a jerk but I can't do anything about it because hes the freaken teacher!
super-suzan Diary Entry super-suzan 2006
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Problem only presents itself on battery power (although I have noticed some of the video screen refresh "jerkiness" while on AC power as well).
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Consider using a MeGUI). h264 in avi is not completely compatible and may cause "jerkiness" on playback, especially with more than 1 b-frame.
VideoHelp.com Forum 2009
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The elevator rose with a rhythmic jerkiness that was not at all comforting.
Arcane Circle Linda Robertson 2011
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In 2006, Armey referred to Tancredo as the “cheerleader of jerkiness in the immigration debate.”
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In 2006, Armey referred to Tancredo as the “cheerleader of jerkiness in the immigration debate.”
Think Progress » Armey Accuses ‘Destructive’ Tancredo Of ‘Alienating’ Hispanics 2010
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Sometimes it's paired with an anti-judder feature that can smooth the jerkiness of film-based content but may also make it look more like video.
New TV Ratings: More 3D, more Internet access, and more smaller-size sets 2010
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This means there's no rumbling or jerkiness when you accelerate; it just shoots up smoothly and silently like one of those crazy free fall rides at the amusement park.
A fast food morning with the Tesla Roadster Sport - Boing Boing 2009
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November 3rd, 2009 at 4: 29 pm is jerkiness referring to the person in need of help or the person who is willing to help?
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