Spasmodic (5)
'spasmodic' is the definition.
(I know that spasmodic can be written as fitful)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for fitful that I've seen before include "Spasmodic, intermittent" , "Occurring in short periods, not regular or steady" , "Occuring in short periods, irregular" , "Restless, unsettled" , "Restless or sporadic" .)
'spasmodic' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for jerky that I've seen before include "Having irregular movements" , "Lacking steady rhythm" , "Spasmodic" , "Sun-dried strips of beef" , "Using abrupt movements" .)