jerk

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: jerk (1)

English Definition

A quick, sharp, sudden movement, or an obnoxious or contemptible person.

Example Sentence

The car stopped with a sudden jerk.

US IPA /dʒɜːrk/

UK IPA /dʒɜːk/

twitch tug pull fool idiot

gentleman push