Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jerk
noun and verb
/jɜrk/
Definition
A sudden, sharp movement or pull.
Examples
He felt a jerk in the steering wheel as the car hit a bump.
Don’t be a jerk; treat others with respect!
Meaning
In one meaning, ‘jerk’ refers to a quick, abrupt motion. In another, it is often used as an informal term to describe a person who behaves in an unkind or mean-spirited way.
Synonyms
- spasm
- pull
- twist
- mean person
- brute
