herky-jerky: Meaning and Definition of

herk•y-jerk•y

Pronunciation: (hûr'kē-jûr'kē), [key]
— adj.
  1. progressing in a fitfully jerky or irregular manner: a herky-jerky home movie shown on an old projector.
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