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