Jerkwater: meaning, definitions and examples
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jerkwater
[ หjษหrkwษหtษr ]
insult, slang
Jerkwater is a slang term used to describe a person or thing that is considered inferior, ineffectual, or foolish. It often conveys a sense of derision or contempt towards the subject.
Synonyms
dunce, fool, idiot, nincompoop, simpleton.
Examples of usage
- Don't be such a jerkwater about the situation.
- He's just a jerkwater who doesn't know what he's talking about.
- I can't believe you listened to that jerkwater's advice.
- She dismissed his jerkwater comments with a laugh.
Translations
Translations of the word "jerkwater" in other languages:
๐ต๐น idiota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช Idiot
๐ฎ๐ฉ orang bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ idiota
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซ
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ idiota
๐น๐ท salak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ idiot
๐ธ๐ฐ idiot
๐จ๐ณ ๅป็
๐ธ๐ฎ idiot
๐ฎ๐ธ fรกviti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiota
Etymology
The word 'jerkwater' is believed to have originated in the United States around the early 20th century. It is derived from the combination of 'jerk', which has slang meanings referring to a foolish person or act, and 'water', in this case, suggesting something that is weak, trivial, or of minimal significance. In its early usage, 'jerkwater' primarily described a rural or small-town location that was perceived as inferior or lacking importance. As the slang developed, it began to be applied to individuals as well, particularly those seen as incompetent or silly. Over the years, the term has maintained its derogatory connotation, often used informally in casual conversation or popular culture to poke fun at someone's lack of intelligence or capability.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,692, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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