jerkiest

We have found lemma(root) word of jerkiest : jerky.

Definitions


[ˈdʒəːki], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- characterized by abrupt stops and starts
(e.g: the coach drew to a jerky halt)

- contemptibly foolish
(e.g: he makes mischief with his jerky pals)


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[ˈdʒəːki], (Noun)

Definitions:
- meat that has been cured by being cut into long, thin strips and dried
(e.g: beef jerky)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from American Spanish charqui, from Quechua




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