jerk
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verbDefinition of JERK
transitive verb
1
: to give a quick suddenly arrested push, pull, or twist to
2
: to propel or move with or as if with a quick suddenly arrested motion
3
: to mix and serve (as sodas) behind a soda fountain
intransitive verb
1
: to make a sudden spasmodic motion
2
: to move in short abrupt motions or with frequent jolts
— jerk·er noun
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