Definition of jerk
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: an annoyingly stupid or foolish person
was acting like a jerk
b
: an unlikable person
especially
: one who is cruel, rude, or small-minded
a selfish jerk
2
: a single quick motion of short duration
a sudden jerk gave the handle a jerk
3a
: jolting, bouncing, or thrusting motions
b
: a tendency to produce spasmodic motions
4a
: an involuntary spasmodic muscular movement due to reflex action
b
jerks plural
: involuntary twitchings due to nervous excitement
5
: the pushing of a weight from shoulder height to a position overhead : the second phase of the clean and jerk in weight lifting
jerk
verb (1)
jerked; jerking; jerks
Definition of jerk (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to give a quick suddenly arrested push, pull, or twist to
jerk a rope
2
: to propel or move with or as if with a quick suddenly arrested motion
jerked the door open
3
: to mix and serve (drinks, such as sodas) behind a soda fountain
1
: to make a sudden spasmodic motion
Her hand jerked up suddenly.
2
: to move in short abrupt motions or with frequent jolts
jerk
verb (2)
jerked; jerking; jerks
Definition of jerk (Entry 3 of 3)
: to preserve (meat) in long sun-dried slices
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The first known use of jerk was in 1575
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