Definition of jerk

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jerk - 12 definitions

- noun
1. jerk -- a dull stupid fatuous person
synonyms: dork
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. jerk -- an abrupt spasmodic movement
synonyms: jerking, jolt, saccade
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. jerk -- (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. jerky -- meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
synonyms: jerky, jerked meat
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. jerk -- raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. tug -- a sudden abrupt pull
synonyms: tug
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- verb
7. yank -- pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
synonyms: yank
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. jerk -- move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient's legs were jerkings"
synonyms: twitch
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. twitch -- make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching"
synonyms: twitch
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. buck -- jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
synonyms: buck, hitch
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. jerk -- throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head"
synonyms: flick
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. jerk, jerks -- to move with a sharp, sudden motion
synonyms: jerks, jerked, jerking
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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