jerk
Definition
- n. a dull stupid fatuous person
- n. an abrupt spasmodic movement
- n. (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
- n. raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
Word forms
- Past tense
- jerked
- Present participle
- jerking
- Past participle
- jerked
- Third person singular
- jerks
Example sentences
n.
He can be such a jerk sometimes, always making rude comments.
vi.
My leg started to jerk uncontrollably during the workout.
vt.
She jerked the door open, surprised to find her friend waiting inside.