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Jerky

Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style.

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Similar meaning 4

Stupid 84% connected

Very dull; insensible; senseless; wanting in understanding; heavy; sluggish; in a state of stupor; -- said of persons.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Stupid 84% connected

Very dull; insensible; senseless; wanting in understanding; heavy; sluggish; in a state of stupor; -- said of persons.

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Sudden 84% connected

Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

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Sudden 84% connected

Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

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Narrower term 1

Biltong 76% connected

Lean meat cut into strips and sun-dried.

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Broader term 1

Meat 76% connected

Food, in general; anything eaten for nourishment, either by man or beast. Hence, the edible part of anything; as, the meat of a lobster, a nut, or an…

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Jerk 74% connected

To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jerk 74% connected

To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

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Synonym 6

Anserine 92% connected

Pertaining to, or resembling, a goose, or the skin of a goose.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Arrhythmic 92% connected

Alt. of Arrhythmous

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Choppy 92% connected

Full of cracks.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Foolish 92% connected

Marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Jerk 92% connected

To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Jerking 92% connected

of Jerk

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