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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

He voiced frustration at the duo prematurely giving up its “lucky place on top of the world” and expressed he needed space from Simon, whom he called an “idiot” and “jerk” in the interview.

Seizures can affect people in different ways but can include uncontrollable jerking and shaking, losing awareness or collapsing.

From BBC

But in the meantime, sticking to the childless part of the cat lady lifestyle is one way to deny the jerks a victory.

From Salon

If they're feeling lonely or alienated, being a jerk results in being shunned even more, especially by women.

From Salon

So that I don't feel like a jerk because I'm not being helpful, and you don't feel alone.

From Salon

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

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