spasmodically

🇺🇸 /spæzˈmɑːdɪkli/ 🇬🇧 /spæzˈmɒdɪkli/
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adverb
R

Occurring in sudden, brief bursts; not steady or continuous.

She laughed spasmodically at the unexpected joke.

R

In a convulsive or jerky manner, as if caused by involuntary muscle contractions.

The patient's leg moved spasmodically due to the nerve damage.

translation

adv. Occurring in sudden, brief bursts; not steady or continuous.; In a convulsive or jerky manner, as if caused by involuntary muscle contractions.