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Friends told me not to bother with the silents - they're jerky, poorly photographed and ludicrously badly acted. But I was immediately struck by the freshness and vitality of these films.
Kevin Brownlow

Meaning of "jerky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF JERKY

jerky  [ˈdʒɜːkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JERKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Jerky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES JERKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

jerky

Jerky

Jerky is lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient moisture has been removed. The word "jerky" derived from the Quechua word ch'arki which means "dried, salted meat". All that is needed to produce basic "jerky" is a low-temperature drying method, and salt to inhibit bacterial growth. Modern manufactured jerky is normally marinated in a seasoned spice rub or liquid, and dried, dehydrated or smoked with low heat. Some makers still use just salt and sun-dry fresh sliced meat to make jerky. Some product manufacturers finely grind meat, mix in seasonings, and press the meat-paste into flat shapes prior to drying. The resulting jerky from the above methods would be a salty and/or savory snack. However, often a sweet or semi-sweet recipe is used, with sugar being a major ingredient. Jerky is ready-to-eat and needs no additional preparation. It can be stored for months without refrigeration. When the protein to moisture content ratio is correct, the resulting meat is cured, or preserved.

Definition of jerky in the English dictionary

The definition of jerky in the dictionary is characterized by jerks; spasmodic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JERKY


Albuquerque
ˈælbəˌkɜːkɪ
kerky
ˈkɜːkɪ
mirkily
ˈmɜːkɪ
mirkiness
ˈmɜːkɪ
mirky
ˈmɜːkɪ
murky
ˈmɜːkɪ
perky
ˈpɜːkɪ
quirky
ˈkwɜːkɪ
smirky
ˈsmɜːkɪ
turkey
ˈtɜːkɪ
Turki
ˈtɜːkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JERKY

jerk
jerk off
jerk someone´s chain
jerker
jerkier
jerkiest
jerkily
jerkin
jerkiness
jerking
jerkingly
jerkinhead
jerks
jerkwater
jerkwater town
jeroboam
Jerome
jerque
jerquer
jerreed

WORDS THAT END LIKE JERKY

autarky
barky
darky
dorky
forky
Gorky
larky
malarky
narky
parky
porky
sarky
snarky
sparky

Synonyms and antonyms of jerky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «JERKY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «jerky» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of jerky

Translation of «jerky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JERKY

Find out the translation of jerky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jerky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jerky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

急促而不流畅的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espasmódico
570 millions of speakers

English

jerky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

झटकेदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متشنج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вяленая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espasmódico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝাঁকুনিপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

saccadé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tersentak-sentak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ruckartig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぎくしゃくした
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

덜컥거리는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jerky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trục trặc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செயற்கைகோள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिसके देत जाणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sarsıntılı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di scatto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jerky
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в´ялена
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sacadat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπασμωδικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Biltong
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ryckig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jerky
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jerky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JERKY»

The term «jerky» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.005 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JERKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jerky

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2 QUOTES WITH «JERKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word jerky.
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Kevin Brownlow
Friends told me not to bother with the silents - they're jerky, poorly photographed and ludicrously badly acted. But I was immediately struck by the freshness and vitality of these films.
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Clay Shirky
Growing up with a name that rhymes with turkey - and jerky - was no great fun. But, as an adult, I tell you, being globally unique in the age of Google can be extremely helpful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JERKY»

Discover the use of jerky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jerky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Jerky: Make Your Own Delicious Jerky and Jerky Dishes Using ...
A guide to making high-protein, low-fat - delicious jerky and jerky dishes using beef, venison, fish, or fowl.
A. D. Livingston, 2010
2
The Complete Jerky Book: How to Dry, Cure, and Preserve ...
This book includes complete instructions on how to prepare jerky the good old-fashioned way as well as how to make it using the latest equipment.
Monte Burch, 2013
3
The Jerky Boys: The Book
Offers frank profiles of six humorous characters and shares their conversations, advice, and interviews
Johnny Brennan, Kamal, Jerky Boys, 1995
4
Survey of Microbiological Content of Commercial Beef Jerky
Total plate counts of from original flavor jerky. aEach value represents results from analysis of one sample. aaThe letters represent different brand of jerky. Table 3-2. Total plate counts of from teriyaki flavor jerky. aEach value represents results ...
Miriam Velasco Ramos, 2007
5
Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives
Each adjective is printed in color for easy identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense?and nonsense?of words.
Brian P. Cleary, 2010
6
If You Didn't Bring Jerky, What Did I Just Ea: Misadventures ...
The stories in this book range from amusing tales of a modern dad struggling to navigate the finer points of parenting and married life to longer and more serious narratives that involve travel, adventure, and tragedy.
Bill Heavey, 2008
7
Backpacker
Enjoyed by cavemen to rocket men, jerky is not only the original but arguably the best trail food. Before every hike, I fold up a handful of home-cured and dried elk charqui in a clean cotton bandanna. Come evening, I tear off a few shards and ...
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Jerky Recipes:
Venison. Jerky. 4 lb Venison 1 c Barbecue sauce 2 tb Liquidsmoke 1 ts Chili powder 1 tb Worchestershire sauce Few grains cayennepepper Freeze venison until firm and solid enough to slice easily. Cut into 1/8inch slices with a sharp knife or ...
Jude Perez, 2014
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100 Delicious Jerky Recipes:
Venison. Jerky. 4 lb Venison 1 c Barbecue sauce 2 tb Liquidsmoke 1 ts Chili powder 1 tb Worchestershire sauce Few grains cayennepepper Freeze venison until firm and solid enough to slice easily. Cut into 1/8inch slices with a sharp knife or ...
Emily Shaw, 2014
10
Jerky Recipes: The Ultimate Collection:
With Incredible Jerky Recipes, you can start making any kind of delicious homemade jerky for your family and friends. Here are just a few of the great jerky recipes you will find inside the book of Incredible Jerky Recipes.
Greg Rosewood, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JERKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jerky is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Table Talk: Beef Jerky Outlet sets grand opening Saturday in Broken …
This is the first store in Oklahoma for the national franchise that features more than 200 types and flavors of jerky, including unusual meats such ... «Tulsa World, Jul 15»
2
How Dustin Johnson, beef jerky and ugly Tom Watson masks won …
How Dustin Johnson, beef jerky and ugly Tom Watson masks won day one of the Open. Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 10:46 PM. As the first round of the Open draws ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Grass-fed Tasmanian beef chosen for premium jerky - ABC Rural …
"Inside meat snacks, it's more than just jerky," Mr Fist said. ... He said that made it perfectly placed to make a premium grass-fed beef jerky. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
4
Thrillist goes from dude-approved media maker to hungry-man food …
Now, available for a limited time only, are two resulting flavors that they consider works of art: “I Can't Believe It's Not Hamburger Jerky” and ... «New York Business Journal, Jul 15»
5
This Burger Place Is Selling Slim Jim Beef Jerky Shakes
Wayback Burgers has created a new dessert (or maybe it's a meal for lunch or dinner, we aren't really sure!) called the Jerky Shake. The treat is ... «US 99.5, Jul 15»
6
EUR/USD Go on Jerky but GBP/USD Halts Fighting Contour
The EUR/USD is testing important trend lines (green and light green), which could become support for a rebound. A bearish breakout would ... «FX News Call, Jul 15»
7
Beef Jerky Outlet To Open Doors In Broken Arrow
The outlet specializes in more than 200 varieties and sizes of jerky, including kangaroo, alligator and elk - some of which will be available to ... «News On 6, Jul 15»
8
Jack Link's Expands Jerky Lineup
Jack Link's, a leading meat snack manufacturer has introduced Jack Link's Original Chicken Jerky. "With the ever-growing popularity of ... «CSPnet.com, Jul 15»
9
NPD: Jerky Becoming Popular Consumer Snack Item
Chicago, June 29, 2015 — Dehydrated, salted meat snacks, like jerky, have been around for over 400 years but consumers are now looking ... «VendingMarketWatch, Jul 15»
10
What would jerky created by a top chef taste like?
Think Jerky, founded by Highland Park native Ricky Hirsch, has tapped top Chicago chefs to develop the recipes for four flavors of jerky ... «Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 15»

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