jerky up
C1
In simple words
not a normal common phrasal verb
Literal meaning: To move upward in a jerky way.
Meanings
1 C1
A rare nonstandard combination used only occasionally in descriptive language, not as an established phrasal verb.
"Writers would normally say 'jerk up' rather than 'jerky up.'"
Usage notes
This is not a recognized mainstream phrasal verb in standard English.
Forms
Base
jerky up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jerkies up
he/she/it
Past simple
jerkied up
yesterday
Past participle
jerkied up
have + pp
-ing form
jerkying up
continuous
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