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Vocabulary Entry
jerk
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A rude or contemptible person.
Example Sentences
"I can't believe he said that; what a jerk!"
"Don't be such a jerk and help your teammates."
"Everyone avoids him because he acts like a jerk."
V
verb
To make a sudden, sharp, or abrupt movement.
Example Sentences
"She jerked the door open and walked in."
"He jerked his head back in surprise."
"The car jerked forward when the driver stepped on the gas."
A
adjective
Informal; describing someone who is inconsiderate or annoying.
Example Sentences
"His jerk behavior during the meeting upset everyone."
"It's jerk moves like that that get people on your bad side."
"She has a jerk sense of humor that not many find funny."