jerk
Example Sentences
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She’s grim, and sometimes a bit of a jerk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
When asked about how tough sentencing in Northern Ireland is Dame Siobhan said there can be a "knee jerk reaction".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
This John Stewart is purposefully calm and assured, even when Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, an entitled jerk clinging to crusted-over glory, provokes him.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
How can I push back on this without looking like a jerk?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Be prepared to cut left and cut right, stutter and juke, stagger and jerk.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
