JERK





Definition:

  1. [noun] a dull stupid fatuous person
    Synonyms: dork

  2. [noun] an abrupt spasmodic movement
    Synonyms: ing, jolt

  3. [noun] (mechanics) the rate of change of velocity
    Synonyms: rate of acceleration

  4. [noun] a sudden abrupt pull
    Synonyms: tug

  5. [verb] pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
    Synonyms: yank

  6. [verb] move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient's legs were jerkings"
    Synonyms: twitch

  7. [verb] make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching"
    Synonyms: twitch

  8. [verb] jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
    Synonyms: buck, hitch

  9. [verb] throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head"
    Synonyms: flick

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