Where does “jerkingly” come from?
jerkingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
jerkingly (English): With jerking motions; unsteadily
Definitions
- With jerking motions; unsteadily
Ancestry of “jerkingly”, step by step
jerkingly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English jerking
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | jerking | present participle of jerk; A motion that jerks;... |