Jerk: meaning, definitions and examples

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jerk

[ dʒɜːrk ]

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rude person

A jerk is someone who is rude, obnoxious, or unpleasant. They often behave in a disrespectful or offensive manner towards others.

Synonyms

bully, idiot, jerkface

Examples of usage

He's such a jerk, always making fun of people.
She called him a jerk after he insulted her.

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sudden movement

To jerk means to make a quick and sharp movement, often involuntarily. It can also refer to pulling or twisting something suddenly.

Synonyms

jolt, twitch, yank

Examples of usage

He jerked the door open and stormed out.
She jerked her hand away from the hot stove.

Translations

Translations of the word "jerk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 idiota

sacanagem
empurrão

🇮🇳 झटका

🇩🇪 Idiot

Ruck
Trottel

🇮🇩 orang bodoh

🇺🇦 придурок

🇵🇱 idiota

🇯🇵 バカ

🇫🇷 imbécile

🇪🇸 idiota

🇹🇷 aptal

🇰🇷 멍청이

🇸🇦 أحمق

🇨🇿 blbec

🇸🇰 hlupák

🇨🇳 笨蛋

🇸🇮 bedak

🇮🇸 heimskingi

🇰🇿 ақымақ

🇬🇪 იდიოტი

🇦🇿 axmaq

🇲🇽 idiota

Word origin

The word 'jerk' has a long history, dating back to the 16th century. Originally used to describe a quick, sharp movement, it later evolved to also refer to a rude or obnoxious person. The exact origin of the word is uncertain, but it may have roots in the Middle English word 'jerkyn', meaning to pull or move abruptly.