jerk

Example Sentences

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“Pilots don’t try to avoid turbulence and jerk around their planes,” says Dr. Becky.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Am I a jerk for backing out now?

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

An Oakland city employee in the jury pool referred to Musk as "a jerk."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

If you’re someone saying you’re a jerk for laughing at this lady talking about cancer, we’re not laughing at her cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“He was a jerk to my mom. And me. I try not to think about it ’cause it gets me angry and upset and then I feel like… him.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell