spasmodic
spas·mod·ic / spazˈmädik/ • adj. occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts: spasmodic fighting continued. ∎ caused by, subject to, or in the nature of a spasm or spasms: a spasmodic cough.DERIVATIVES: spas·mod·i·cal·ly / -ik(ə)lē/ adv.
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