in irregular, brief bursts

check spasmodically and remove any tubers which look like they are rotting

the farce isn't high enough to be more than spasmodically funny

in a way that is caused by or reminiscent of spasms

their arms are flailing and their bodies are convulsing spasmodically

he had a habit of gyrating and moving his body spasmodically while performing

with excessive enthusiasm or excitement

the crowd cheered spasmodically

the administration chose to spasmodically fire government money in nigh every direction