jerk

🇬🇧 UK/dʒә:k/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To move or pull something with a sudden, sharp motion.

猛拉,急推,痉挛

n.

A sudden, sharp movement; also, an obnoxious or inconsiderate person.

急拉,猛推;讨厌的人,混蛋

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
jerkother
=jerk

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He gave the stuck drawer a quick jerk to pull it open.

  • 2.

    His reflexive jerk away from the hot stove saved him from burns.

  • 3.

    Don't be such a jerk to people who are just trying to help.

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