Jerk

Word JERK
Character 4
Hyphenation jerk
Pronunciations /d͡ʒɜːk/

Definitions and meanings of "Jerk"

What do we mean by jerk?

To cut (meat) into long strips and dry in the sun or cure by exposing to smoke. transitive verb

Being or relating to a method of barbecuing meat that has been seasoned and wrapped in leaves of the allspice tree. adjective

To give a sudden quick thrust, push, pull, or twist to. intransitive verb

To throw or toss with a quick abrupt motion. intransitive verb

To utter abruptly or sharply. intransitive verb

To make and serve (ice-cream sodas, for example) at a soda fountain. intransitive verb

To press (a weight) overhead from shoulder height in a quick motion. intransitive verb

To move in sudden abrupt motions; jolt. intransitive verb

To make spasmodic motions. intransitive verb

A sudden abrupt motion, such as a yank or twist. noun

A jolting or lurching motion. noun

A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement. noun

Involuntary convulsive twitching often resulting from excitement. Often used with the. noun

A foolish, rude, or contemptible person. noun

A lift in which the weight is heaved overhead from shoulder height with a quick motion. noun

To masturbate. phrasal verb

To take unfair advantage of, deceive, or manipulate. phrasal verb

To strike or beat, as with a whip or rod; strike smartly.

To pull or thrust with sudden energy; act upon with a twitching or snatching motion; move with quick, sharp force: of ten with a word or words of direction: as, to jerk open a door; the horse jerked out his heels.

To throw with a quick, sharp motion; specifically, to throw with the hand lower than the elbow, with an impulse given by sudden collision of the forearm with the hip: as, to jerk a stone.

A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

A dull or stupid person.

A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered or disagreeable.

The rate of change in acceleration with respect to time.

A soda jerk.

A lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Jerk

The word "jerk" in example sentences

This jerk is a man in a hurry, a “strong man” who has limited time in which to accomplish the decline of America. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And using the word jerk is generous, compared to my real thoughts ❋ Unknown (2009)

This jerk is acting with as much impunity against his constituients, and the Republican party, as the O is acting against the will of the American people. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Being a jerk is almost a pre-requisite to being one of my all-time favorites. ❋ Click Track (2010)

January 2nd, 2010 10: 59 am ET this jerk is a republican with an agenda of NO and nothing else he is racist biggoted and out right lier. should have to step down. like most of the republicans are taking a big risk on every thing being NO NO NO it might come back and bight them in the ass .. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Apparently, being a jerk is as addictive as heroin. ❋ Andrew Beckner (2007)

Note to editor: If I can't say the word 'jackass' substitute the word 'jerk', but I really do mean 'jackass'. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I can think of one certain "jerk" in Ajijic that continues to complain about how little he receives for the minimal taxes that he pays. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I predict that this anachronistic organization of goobers seeking a circle jerk is in its death throes as exhibited by petty on-line bickering on Chapala. ❋ Unknown (2009)

No matter how righteous or just the cause, being a shrill, accusatory jerk is STILL being a shrill, accusatory jerk. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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