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'jerk' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'jerk' with 9 example sentences.


jerk noun

: a dull stupid fatuous person

: an abrupt spasmodic movement

: (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

: meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

: raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

: a sudden abrupt pull

jerk verb

: pull, or move with a sudden movement

: move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

: make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

: jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

: throw or toss with a quick motion


  • He's a pathetic jerk.
  • Your ex-boyfriend is a jerk.
  • Don't act like a jerk.
  • My boss is a jerk.
  • The jerk factory called. They want their product back.
  • All of my neighbors are jerks.
  • What kind of jerk is this?
  • Suppose there's some jerk you just can't get on with.
  • She jerked the door open.
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