Jerkwater: meaning, definitions and examples

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jerkwater

 

[ หˆjษœหrkwษ”หtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Idiot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orang bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะฟะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idiota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idiot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ idiot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ idiot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกviti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.