jerklike

English

Etymology

From jerk +‎ -like.

Adjective

jerklike (comparative more jerklike, superlative most jerklike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a jerk (sudden movement).
   • 2009, Robert E. Hales, Narriman C. Shahrokh, Dan G. Blazer, Study Guide to Geriatric Psychiatry, page 134:

     Tics are brief, repetitive, semi-voluntary, jerklike movements.

Synonyms

• jerky