jerk

Example Sentences

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His story is a little rushed but we get the idea that Tim’s not a jerk, just an idealist who can’t handle the tawdriness of the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"It's Olympic lifts we're doing - clean and jerk, snatches, squats, the lot," says Hammy McMillan, who's gold medal-tipped men's rink start their campaign on Wednesday.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Neither Lucia nor Kabawa offer the more familiar jerk chicken, choosing to urge diners into other corners of the cuisine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Am I being a jerk if I just don’t do anything at all?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

“You always have to be the best at everything,” he teased, and when that failed to make her smile, he added, “I’m kidding. You’re not a jerk at all.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman