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Occurring in sudden, irregular bursts.

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spasmodic

Spasmodic applause interrupted the otherwise quiet rehearsal.
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Spasmodic tapping from a neighboring workspace arrives in sudden, irregular bursts as another maker alternates between marking and fastening small pieces.
From The Rhythm of a Craft Project.
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