jerklike en · ADJ
Etymology
From jerk + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a jerk (sudden movement).
Tics are brief, repetitive, semi-voluntary, jerklike movements.
2009, Robert E. Hales, Narriman C. Shahrokh, Dan G. Blazer, Study Guide to Geriatric Psychiatry, page 134:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more jerklike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most jerklike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |