jerk

US /dʒɝːk/
UK /dʒɝːk/
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1.

a quick, sharp, sudden movement

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The car came to a sudden jerk.
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He gave a jerk on the rope.
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twitchspasmlurchjoltpull
2.

(informal) a contemptibly foolish or annoying person

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He's such a jerk for saying that.
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Don't be a jerk, help me out.
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idiotfoolassholemoroncretin
1.

to make a quick, sharp, sudden movement

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He jerked the door open.
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Her head jerked up in surprise.
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pulltugyanksnatchlurch
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clean and jerkjerk around