jerk

Jerk is defined as to pull, push or throw in a sharp sudden motion.

(verb)

An example of jerk is someone quickly breaking away from another who has a hold on them.

The definition of a jerk is slang for someone who treats others badly.

(noun)

An example of jerk is someone who talks about their friends behind their backs.

See jerk in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

Origin: var. of archaic yerk < ?

intransitive verb

noun

a sharp, abrupt movement; quick pull, twist, push, etc.
a sudden muscular contraction caused by a reflex action
☆ Slang a person regarded as disagreeable, contemptible, etc., esp. as the result of foolish or mean behavior
Weight Lifting a lift in which the barbell is raised upward from shoulder level with the arms completely extended

transitive verb

to preserve (meat) by slicing into strips and drying, esp. originally in the sun

Origin: altered (after jerk) < jerky

noun

jerky

See jerk in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb jerked, jerk·ing, jerks

verb, transitive

verb, intransitive

noun

A sudden abrupt motion, such as a yank or twist.
A jolting or lurching motion.
Physiology A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement.
jerks Involuntary convulsive twitching often resulting from excitement. Often used with the.
Slang A foolish, rude, or contemptible person.
Sports A lift in which the weight is heaved overhead from shoulder height with a quick motion.