Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jerk-around
verb
/ˈdʒɜrk əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To waste time or engage in aimless activity; to behave in a manner that is unproductive or frustrating.
Examples
- Stop jerking around and get to work!
- He’s been jerking around instead of studying for his exams.
- The meeting was just a jerk-around with no real agenda.
Meaning
The term ‘jerk-around’ refers to the act of wasting time or being inconsiderate, often leading to annoyance for oneself or others. It can imply a lack of seriousness or genuine engagement in a task.
Synonyms
- waste time
- dawdle
- fool around
- mess around
- procrastinate
