English dictionary
jerk
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a sudden abrupt pull
noun
- an abrupt spasmodic movement
noun
- raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
noun
- meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
noun
- a dull stupid fatuous person
noun
- (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
verb
- make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
verb
- throw or toss with a quick motion
verb
- pull, or move with a sudden movement
verb
- jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
verb
- move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
Example sentences
his face is twitching
flick a piece of paper across the table
jerk his head
He turned the handle and jerked the door open
the young filly bucked
The patient's legs were jerking