jerky vs tremulous

jerky

adj
  • Characterized by physical jerking. 

  • Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person). 

verb
  • To cure and preserve (meat) by drying it, making jerky. 

noun
  • Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun. 

tremulous

adj
  • Trembling, quivering, or shaking. 

  • Timid, hesitant; lacking confidence. 

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