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jerk [ˈʤɚk]

1 jerk noun
  • a stupid person or a person who is not well-liked or who treats other people badly
  • a quick pull or twist
  • a sudden sharp movement

2 jerk verb
  • to push, pull, or twist (something) with a quick movement
  • to move (something) with a sharp, quick motion
  • to cause (someone) to move suddenly —sometimes used figuratively