jerk Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- nerd
- hound
- churl
- scum
- beast
- slime
- slob
- bugger
- sod
- idiot
- bounder
- rat
- sleazebag
- stinker
- crud
- pill
- buzzard
- barbarian
- reptile
- cretin
- slimeball
- toad
- dirtbag
- sleaze
- boor
- bleeder
- sleazeball
- rotter
- brute
- fink
- cad
- snake
- fool
- cur
- varmint
- schmuck
- villain
- so-and-so
- swine
- brat
- moron
- lout
- scumbag
- nuisance
- scuzzball
- vermin
- louse
- son-of-a-gun
- heel
- blighter
- crumb
Weak:
Meaning of jerk
jerk (n)
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 (v)
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
jerk (v. t.)
To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.
To beat; to strike.
To give a quick and suddenly arrested thrust, push, pull, or twist, to; to yerk; as, to jerk one with the elbow; to jerk a coat off.
To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand; as, to jerk a stone.
jerk (v. i.)
To make a sudden motion; to move with a start, or by starts.
To flout with contempt.
jerk (n.)
A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion.
A sudden start or spring.
jerk Sentence Examples
- He pulled the door with such force that it slammed shut with a loud jerk.
- Every time he spoke, it seemed like he couldn't help but add a snide jerk to his tone.
- She felt a sudden jerk as the car hit a pothole in the road.
- He's always been known as a jerk; nobody enjoys being around him.
- The sudden jerk of the train caught many passengers off guard.
- Stop being such a jerk and apologize for your rude behavior!
- The jerk of his head indicated his frustration with the situation.
- She gave the rope a quick jerk to tighten the knot.
- His jerk reaction to criticism is to become defensive rather than accepting feedback.
- The jerk of his arm knocked the glass off the table, shattering it into pieces.
FAQs About the word jerk
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 th
dog, skunk,bastard, clown, joker, creep, nerd, hound, churl, scum
gentleman, lady,hero, gentleman, hero, lady, saint, saint, idol, heroine
He pulled the door with such force that it slammed shut with a loud jerk.
Every time he spoke, it seemed like he couldn't help but add a snide jerk to his tone.
She felt a sudden jerk as the car hit a pothole in the road.
He's always been known as a jerk; nobody enjoys being around him.
