jerky
//ˈdʒɜːr.ki//
Noun
1
Meat that has been cut into strips and dried, often seasoned or smoked, as a preserved food.
I always pack beef jerky for hiking trips because it's lightweight and doesn't spoil.
Synonym
Adjective
jerkyCanonical form
jerkierComparative
jerkiestSuperlative
1
Characterized by sudden, abrupt, or uneven movements; not smooth or fluid.
The old elevator made a jerky ascent to the top floor.
2
Informal: behaving in a rude, annoying, or foolish manner.
Don't be so jerky to your classmates.