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    jerk

    jerk - Dictionary definition and meaning for word jerk

    Definition
    (noun) a dull stupid fatuous person
    Synonyms : dork
    Definition
    (noun) an abrupt spasmodic movement
    Synonyms : jerking , jolt , saccade
    Definition
    (noun) (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration Definition
    (noun) meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
    Synonyms : jerked meat , jerky
    Definition
    (noun) raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms Definition
    (noun) a sudden abrupt pull
    Synonyms : tug
    Definition
    (verb) pull, or move with a sudden movement
    Synonyms : yank
    Example Sentence
    • He turned the handle and jerked the door open
    Definition
    (verb) move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
    Synonyms : twitch
    Example Sentence
    • The patient's legs were jerkings
    Definition
    (verb) make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
    Synonyms : twitch
    Example Sentence
    • his face is twitching
    Definition
    (verb) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
    Synonyms : buck , hitch
    Example Sentence
    • the yung filly bucked
    Definition
    (verb) throw or toss with a quick motion
    Synonyms : flick
    Example Sentence
    • flick a piece of paper across the table
    • jerk his head

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text: i don't mean to be a jerk but the baby
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