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jerky in Tagalog

lukba

/ˈd͡ʒɜːki/US/ˈd͡ʒɝki/

jerky in Tagalog: lukba. In English, jerky means characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

Tagalog words for jerky

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

English meaning of jerky

  1. adjective Characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.
  2. adjective Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person).
  3. adjective Anxious; jumpy.
  4. noun Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun.

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Questions about jerky in Tagalog

What is the meaning of jerky in Tagalog?
Jerky in Tagalog is lukba.
Ano ang jerky sa Tagalog?
Jerky: lukba.
What does jerky mean in English?
Jerky means characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

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