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jerk

Definition for jerk

noun as in a lurching move

noun as in contemptibly foolish person

Strongest matches

blockhead, dolt, dunce, fool, idiot, imbecile

Strong matches

dope, oaf

Weak matches

jackass, nitwit, numskull, twit

verb as in move with lurch

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Example Sentences

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Mr. Brolin is always engaging, and seems to be having a great time playing an angry jerk with mommy issues.

Restaurant diners at this time of year can find Peking turkey, jerk turkey, tandoori turkey and even the French take.

Those recipes are about the only Thanksgivingy thing about the episode, which mostly revolves around Ross being a mopey passive-aggressive jerk who has somehow become the object of two women’s affection.

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Am I a jerk for not wanting to pick up the tab?

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The enigmatic coachman jerked his head in the direction of the Incorrigibles.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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