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British pronunciation
/d‍ʒˈɜːk/

Definition & Meaning of "jerk"

Jerk
01

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

jerk definition and meaning
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a dance style characterized by sharp, exaggerated movements of the arms, shoulders, and legs, often performed to hip hop or electronic music

What is the "Jerk"?

The Jerk is a dance style that originated in the 1960s and became popular in the early 2000s. It is characterized by quick, sharp movements, especially in the legs and arms, with a focus on rhythm and coordination. The dance includes a distinctive hopping motion and often involves exaggerated, playful steps. The Jerk is performed to upbeat music and is known for its energetic and fun style.

03

a dull stupid fatuous person

04

an abrupt spasmodic movement

05

a sudden abrupt pull

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The sudden jerk of the train startled the passengers.
He felt a jerk on the fishing line, signaling a catch.
06

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

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(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

to jerk
01

to move abruptly in a short, sudden manner

Intransitive
to jerk definition and meaning
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The old machine jerked suddenly before finally coming to life.
The boat jerked as it hit a wave, causing everyone on board to sway.
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to cause to move abruptly and with a sudden, sharp motion

Transitive: to jerk sth
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Startled by a prank, he jerked the chair backward, making it topple over.
She jerked the cord to turn off the malfunctioning lamp.
03

to throw or toss something abruptly and with a sudden, sharp motion

Transitive: to jerk sth
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The chef jerked the vegetables into the hot wok to stir-fry them quickly.
Startled by a sudden movement, she jerked the ball across the room.
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