Word: jerkily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: jerk
i
ly
Definition: In a jerky manner; marked by abrupt transitions
Morphemes:
Affix: jerk
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: yerk
Language: enm
Decoded: yerk
Meaning: sudden motion
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.