Jerky
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noun
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adjective
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(As a noun)
Jerky ( noun )
- Dried meat, usually beef, that has been cut into thin strips and dried.
- Meat that has been cut into thin strips, seasoned, and dried for preservation.
Origin:
The word jerky comes from the spanish word "charqui" and it was first used in english in the late 17th century.
Examples:
- I like to bring jerky on camping trips.
- He munched on a piece of beef jerky.
- The jerky was a little tough to chew.
- I bought some turkey jerky at the store.
- Jerky is a popular snack for hikers.
(As an adjective)
Jerky ( adjective )
- Marked by sudden starts and stops; uneven.
- Marked by or given to abrupt or sudden movements; jerky.
Origin:
The word jerky comes from the spanish word "charqui" and it was first used in english in the late 17th century.
Examples:
- The car's jerky movement made her feel sick.
- He had a jerky way of walking.
- The video was jerky and hard to watch.
- The dance was jerky and uncoordinated.
- The train ride was jerky and uncomfortable.