m A jerk or twitch; a sudden and smart pull, and the vibratory motion arising from it: also a sudden fling out and catch back (as of the leg or other limb). 2 A deep and convulsive act of breathing (as of one in the last agonies). 3 fig. Rating, rowing, coarsely scolding. v
m A jerk or twitch; a sudden and smart pull, and the vibratory motion arising from it: also a sudden fling out and catch back (as of the leg or other limb). 2 A deep and convulsive act of breathing (as of one in the last agonies). 3 fig. Rating, rowing, coarsely scolding. v