jerking

(noun) an abrupt spasmodic movement. Synonyms: jerk, jolt, saccade.

(verb) pull, or move with a sudden movement. Synonyms: yank, jerk. Example: "He turned the handle and jerked the door open."

(verb) move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions. Synonyms: jerk, twitch. Example: "The patient's legs were jerkings."

(verb) make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion. Synonyms: twitch, jerk. Example: "His face is twitching."

(verb) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched. Synonyms: buck, jerk, hitch. Example: "The yung filly bucked."

(verb) throw or toss with a quick motion. Synonyms: jerk, flick. Examples: "Flick a piece of paper across the table." "Jerk his head."

(adj) lacking a steady rhythm. Synonyms: arrhythmic, jerky. Example: "An arrhythmic heartbeat."