jerk
/dʒˈɝk/
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Definitions
Noun
a dull stupid fatuous person
Noun
an abrupt spasmodic movement
Noun
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
Noun
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
Noun
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
Noun
a sudden abrupt pull
Verb
pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
Verb
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient''s legs were jerkings"
Verb
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching"
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jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
Verb
throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head"
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