jerk
noun
1. a dull stupid fatuous person
Similar word(s): dork
Definition categories: person, misfit
2. an abrupt spasmodic movement
Similar word(s): jerking, jolt, saccade
Definition categories: act, motility, motion, move, movement
3. (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
Definition categories: time, rate
4. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
Similar word(s): jerky
Definition categories: food, meat
5. raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
Definition categories: act, weightlift, weightlifting
6. a sudden abrupt pull
Similar word(s): tug
Definition categories: act, pull, pulling
Sentences with jerk as a noun:
- When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!
- I finally fired him, because he was being a real jerk to his customers, even to some of the staff.
- You really are a jerk sometimes.
- Jerk chicken is a local favorite.
verb
1. pull, or move with a sudden movement
- He turned the handle and jerked the door open
Similar word(s): yank
Definition categories: contact, draw, pull
2. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
- The patient's legs were jerkings
Similar word(s): twitch
Definition categories: motion, move
3. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
Similar word(s): twitch
Definition categories: body
4. jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
Definition categories: motion, move
5. throw or toss with a quick motion
- jerk his head
Similar word(s): flick
Definition categories: contact, force, push
Sentences with jerk as a verb:
- to jerk a stone