Jerky Definition & Meaning

jerky
adjective
  1. lacking a steady rhythm; "an arrhythmic heartbeat"
  2. marked by abrupt transitions; "choppy prose"
  3. having or revealing stupidity; "ridiculous anserine behavior"; "a dopey answer"; "a dopey kid"; "some fool idea about rewriting authors' books"
noun
  1. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

"Jerky" in song lyrics

See how jerky is used in real songs:

  • "Yeah, I chews gum and beef jerky"
    Dre Dog — Piece of My Mind
  • "recipes beef jerky"
    AOL — AOL
  • "deer jerky"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "jerky"

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