jerk meaning and definition

JERK noun

Definition of jerk (noun)

1. a dull stupid fatuous person
   • synonyms: dork
2. an abrupt spasmodic movement
   • synonyms: jerking, jolt, saccade
3. (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
4. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
   • synonyms: jerked meat, jerky
5. raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
6. a sudden abrupt pull
   • synonyms: tug

JERK verb

Definition of jerk (verb)

1. pull, or move with a sudden movement
   • "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
   • synonyms: yank
2. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
   • "The patient's legs were jerkings"
   • synonyms: twitch
3. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
   • "his face is twitching"
   • synonyms: twitch
4. jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
   • "the yung filly bucked"
   • synonyms: buck, hitch
5. throw or toss with a quick motion
   • "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head"
   • synonyms: flick