What does JERKY mean?

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Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Definitions:

• (n.) meat that has been cut into thin strips and dried, often seasoned with spices
• (adj.) characterized by abrupt stops and starts, uneven or halting

Pronunciations:

• (US) /ˈdʒɜr.ki/
• (UK) /ˈdʒɜː.ki/

Origin and Usage:

The word "jerky" originated from the Quechua word "charki," which means "dried, salted meat." It was first recorded in English in the 1800s and referred specifically to dried meat. The adjective form of "jerky" was first recorded in the 1880s and refers to something that is uneven or halting.

Synonyms:

• beef jerky
• biltong
• dried meat

Related Words:

• beefy
• crisp
• meaty
• spicy
• tasty

Example Sentences:

• The hiker brought jerky with him on the trail for a quick protein boost.
• The cars jerky movements made her feel nauseous.