2syllables
jerking
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jerking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, jerking is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofjerking
1verb
- To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
- To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
- To masturbate.
- To beat, to hit.
- To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand.
Example: "to jerk a stone"
- (usually transitive) To lift using a jerk.
- To flout with contempt.
1verb
- To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
1noun
- A motion that jerks; a jerk.
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