The meaning of JERK is an annoyingly stupid or foolish person. How to use jerk in a sentence.
JERK definition: a quick, sharp pull, thrust, twist, throw, or the like; a sudden movement. See examples of jerk used in a sentence.
jerk verb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] (BEHAVIOUR) to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this:
Define jerk. jerk synonyms, jerk pronunciation, jerk translation, English dictionary definition of jerk. v. jerked , jerk ing , jerks v. tr. 1. To give a sudden quick thrust, push, pull, or twist to.
If you call someone a jerk, you are insulting them because you think they are stupid or you do not like them.
jerk (third-person singular simple present jerks, present participle jerking, simple past and past participle jerked) (intransitive) To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
jerk, + adj. Food being or containing a spicy seasoning mixture flavored with allspice, used esp. in Jamaican cooking: jerk sauce. Food prepared with jerk flavorings, esp. by barbecuing or grilling: jerk chicken.
The dead branch came loose after a few jerks. He felt the jerk of the line as a fish took the bait. The door was stuck, but I gave it a jerk [=pulled on it very hard and very quickly] and it opened.
A jerk is a sharp, sudden movement. When you're learning to drive a stick shift, it’s hard to avoid the jerk and lurch when you try to change gears. Jerk is also a very unflattering term for an obnoxious person.