jerk


Meanings

  • a dull stupid fatuous person
  • an abrupt spasmodic movement
  • (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
  • meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
  • raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
  • a sudden abrupt pull
  • pull, or move with a sudden movement;
    • "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
  • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions;
    • "The patient's legs were jerkings"
  • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion;
  • jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched;
  • throw or toss with a quick motion;
    • "jerk his head"
  • JERK v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a sharp, sudden motion


Scrabble Score: 15

jerk is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

jerk is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

jerk is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 17

jerk is a valid Words With Friends word