Abrupt, uncontrolled movement (4)

I believe the answer is:

jerk

(Other definitions for jerk that I've seen before include "Short sudden movement - idiot" , "Yank; preserve (beef)" , "Twitch" , "preserved beef" , "dull person" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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