Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jerkwater

Adjective/Noun

/ˈjɜːrkˌwɔːtər/

Definition

A term used to describe something that is insignificant, trivial, or of little value; also refers to a person or thing that is inferior or lacking in sophistication.

Examples

That restaurant was so jerkwater, I won’t go back again.
He was just a jerkwater employee who didn’t take his job seriously.

Meaning

The word ‘jerkwater’ often conveys a sense of derision. It can describe a small, unimportant town or a person who is not considered competent or respectable.