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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Unlike running or my herky-jerky stints on the Nordic Machine strider in the basement, there was no specter of calories.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

The herky-jerky ride further damaged the bones, but the specimen was intact enough that the scientists felt comfortable formally classifying it.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 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

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

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