What is another word for jerking?

Common synonyms for jerking include hitch, jolt, saccade, arrhythmic, flick.

What is the opposite of jerking?

Antonyms of jerking include smooth, steady, flowing, continuous, graceful.

Synonyms for

/ ˈdʒɜ:kɪŋ / Another word for jerking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

hitch jolt saccade arrhythmic flick buck jerky jerk twitch yank

Formal

convulsing spasmodic jolting twitching

Informal

yanking tugging lurching snatching

Literary

quivering fluttering trembling

smooth steady flowing continuous graceful fluid uninterrupted

noun jerk

verb jerk

adjective jerky

Usage note

The word 'jerking' often implies a sudden, abrupt, and uncontrolled movement. It can also refer to a forceful pull or tug.

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