English to Frisian Meaning of jerk - jerk

Jerk :

jerk

noun

liftsje, skodzje, springe, Jig, wyn, Twirl

verb

liftsje, Jig

Jerk :: jerkJerked :: jerkedJerkily :: jerkilyJerking :: jerkingJerks :: JerksJerky :: jerky

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Definitions of jerk in English

Noun(1) a dull stupid fatuous person(2) an abrupt spasmodic movement(3) (mechanics(4) meat (especially beef(5) raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms(6) a sudden abrupt pull
Verb(1) pull, or move with a sudden movement(2) move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions(3) make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion(4) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched(5) throw or toss with a quick motion

Examples of jerk in English

(1) Traditional Cayman cuisine is hugely influenced by Jamaican jerk , curry and other vibrant seasonings.(2) jerk chicken(3) She was about to open her mouth to scream when she felt a sudden jerk .(4) I'm willing to say that yes, I am a moron, and a jerk , and I will pay all costs for your heel and dress to be cleaned and fixed.(5) Finally it happened and the knee jerk reaction is to build a big fence.(6) From fiery jerk dishes to sublimely sweet mangoes, the foods of Jamaica are exciting and comforting.(7) With a jerk of her thumb she gestured to where boxes upon boxes stood stacked.(8) While it was certainly difficult for him, Chip managed to jerk the bar above his shoulder into the air.(9) He started to step forward, intent on following the jerk , but Kenta was at his side before he could so much as shuffle forward half a step.(10) With a lot of prodding and poking and pushing and cajoling, it set off with a spasmodic jerk .(11) With a deft jerk of her wrist, she flung the flower out the window as well.(12) With a rough jerk , he pulled down a cylindrical piston ringed with switches and green lights.(13) The lying French press is critical in the iron sports, including the jerk in weightlifting and the bench press in power-lifting.(14) Kenji, being the impatient jerk , quickly pulled the towel out of Unbi's pants.(15) Now she was asking for his permission to date the jerk .(16) If you have to jerk the weight, it is probably too heavy, which can lead to strain and injury.

Related Phrases of jerk

(1) jerk out ::

jerk out

(2) circle jerk ::

sirkel jerk

(3) jerk up ::

jerk up

(4) knee-jerk reaction ::

knee-jerk reaksje

(5) jerk-off ::

ôflûke

Related Phrases of jerk

(1) jerk out ::

jerk out

(2) circle jerk ::

sirkel jerk

(3) jerk up ::

jerk up

(4) knee-jerk reaction ::

knee-jerk reaksje

(5) jerk-off ::

ôflûke

Synonyms

Noun

1. yank ::

Yank

2. jolt ::

bernje

3. dork ::

dork

4. tug ::

tug

5. jerky ::

jerky

Verb

6. yank ::

Yank

7. jolt ::

bernje

8. flick ::

flick

9. hitch ::

liftsje

10. twitch ::

twitch

Antonyms

1. push ::

triuwe

Different Forms

jerk, jerked, jerkily, jerking, jerks, jerky

Word Example from TV Shows

Until I fell in love with a JERK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 1

Oh, yeah? Well, there's a difference between being a JERK and being an ass.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 7

Sheldon, you're a condescending JERK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 21

...but if the corpse is fresh enough sometimes you can get the leg to JERK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 4

Hey, JERK face. You forgot your iPod.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

Examples of jerk from TV Shows

Until I fell in love with a JERK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 1

Oh, yeah? Well, there's a difference between being a JERK and being an ass.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 7

Sheldon, you're a condescending JERK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 21

...but if the corpse is fresh enough sometimes you can get the leg to JERK.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 4

Hey, JERK face. You forgot your iPod.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17

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