1. present participle of jerk; moving or pulling with sudden, sharp motions

1. characterized by sudden, abrupt movements

Examples

• The car was jerking as it struggled up the steep hill.
• She kept jerking the rope to get his attention.
• The old washing machine made jerking motions during the spin cycle.
• His jerking movements indicated he was having muscle spasms.
• The puppet’s jerking dance entertained the children.
• The fishing line was jerking, suggesting a fish had taken the bait.