# jerkiness

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The state or quality of being jerky (characterized by sudden uneven motion or progress).
2. The behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person).

## Etymology
From jerky + -ness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jerkiness