herk|y-jerk|y

herk|y-jerk|y
herk|y-jerk|y «HUR kee JUR kee», adjective
characterized by choppy movements: »

herky-jerky choreography; The pitcher had a herky-jerky delivery which he thought helped to camouflage his slider.

[< reduplication of jerky]

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