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  2. to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this: jerk someone out of something The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.

  3. jerk in British English. (dʒɜːk ) verb. 1. to move or cause to move with an irregular or spasmodic motion. 2. to throw, twist, pull, or push (something) abruptly or spasmodically. 3. (transitive; often foll by out) to utter (words, sounds, etc) in a spasmodic, abrupt, or breathless manner.

  4. 1. a. : an annoyingly stupid or foolish person. was acting like a jerk. b. : an unlikable person. especially : one who is cruel, rude, or small-minded. a selfish jerk. 2. : a single quick motion of short duration. a sudden jerk. gave the handle a jerk. 3. a. : jolting, bouncing, or thrusting motions. b. : a tendency to produce spasmodic motions. 4.

  5. Jerk definition: a quick, sharp pull, thrust, twist, throw, or the like; a sudden movement. See examples of JERK used in a sentence.

  6. n. 1. a quick, sharp pull, thrust, twist, or the like; sudden, abrupt movement. 2. a sudden involuntary muscle contraction, as of a reflex. 3. Slang. a contemptibly naive, stupid, or insignificant person. 4. (in weightlifting) the raising of a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms.

  7. JERK definition: 1. to move very quickly and suddenly, or to make something move like this: 2. a quick, sudden…. Learn more.

  8. A jerk is a sharp, sudden movement. When you're learning to drive a stick shift, it’s hard to avoid the jerk and lurch when you try to change gears. Jerk is also a very unflattering term for an obnoxious person.

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