Jerky and Short

Jerky

Jerky adjective - Marked by a series of sharp quick motions.

Short and jerky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Jerky".

Short

Short adjective - Having relatively little height.

Jerky and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jerky" instead an adjective "Short".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • For example, you spot one on top of a short cliff and shoot it — and instead of flying straight at you, it took a very jerky path off to the side and down along the route you'd have had to walk if you were earthbound.
  • Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi uses this trope in the short "Bad Manager" in which the girls have their jerky manager Kaz loses a bet and wind up with a new manager who treats them quite well and provides them with all manner of luxury.
  • Black Market The Tex Avery short Jerky Turkey has the pilgrim getting a turkey from the "Black Market", which is a deli market that is painted black and hidden behind a curtain painted to resemble the scenery.
    Source: Black Market
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