Lurchy
/ˈlɜːrtʃi/noun
Characterized by sudden, unsteady, or jolting movement.
Did you know?The deeper history of “lurch” is uncertain, with proposed connections to older French and Germanic forms, so its unsettling modern sense cannot be traced to a single proven ancient root.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
lurch
“To move abruptly or suddenly; the verb’s precise earlier origin is uncertain.”
18th Century
English
lurch
“A sudden roll, pitch, or jolting movement.”
19th Century
English
lurchy
“Unsteady or prone to lurching; formed from lurch with the adjective suffix -y.”
Modern English
English
lurchy
“Jolting, uneven, or unpredictably swaying.”