Meaning of the word jerk in English

What does jerk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jerk

US /dʒɝːk/

UK /dʒɜːk/

a quick, sharp, sudden movement

Example:

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The car came to a sudden jerk.

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He gave a jerk on the rope.

Synonym:

twitch spasm lurch jolt pull

(informal) a contemptibly foolish or annoying person

Example:

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He's such a jerk for saying that.

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Don't be a jerk, help me out.

Synonym:

idiot fool asshole moron cretin

to make a quick, sharp, sudden movement

Example:

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He jerked the door open.

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Her head jerked up in surprise.

Synonym:

pull tug yank snatch lurch

Related Word:

clean and jerk jerk around