Definitions

herky-jerky

[hur-kee-jur-kee] / ˈhɜr kiˈdʒɜr ki /

ADJECTIVE

fitful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desultory intermittent periodic spotty

WEAK

bits and pieces broken capricious catchy changeable disturbed erratic flickering fluctuating haphazard hit-or-miss impulsive inconstant interrupted on-again-off-again random recurrent restive restless shifting spasmodic spastic unstable variable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant continual regular

WEAK

continuous even undisturbed unvarying

Example Sentences

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Over the span of a few seconds, a robot would dance in a herky-jerky fashion, its movement spelling out the temperature in degrees Celsius.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 15, 2024

It's a deliciously strange, herky-jerky pop number, orchestrated by synth bassoons and merry-go-round organs.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

Musk has defended the platform’s sometimes herky-jerky moves since he took over, and said mistakes will happen as it evolves.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2022

But what Anderson lacks in velocity he makes up for in command, deception and guile, a combination that earned the 32-year-old with the herky-jerky delivery a playoff rotation spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2022

After waiting a few minutes to regain my composure I resumed my herky-jerky passage to the far side of the ladder.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

herky-jerky

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