JERK
Scrabble letter values: J8E1R1K5 = 15
Definition
- verb pull, or move with a sudden movement. — synonyms: yank
- verb move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions. — synonyms: twitch
- verb make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion. — synonyms: twitch
- verb jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched. — synonyms: buck, hitch
- verb throw or toss with a quick motion. — synonyms: flick
- noun a dull stupid fatuous person. — synonyms: dork
- noun an abrupt spasmodic movement. — synonyms: jerking, jolt, saccade
- noun (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration.
- noun meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun. — synonyms: jerky, jerked_meat
- noun raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms.
- noun a sudden abrupt pull. — synonyms: tug
Examples
- “He turned the handle and jerked the door open”
- “The patient's legs were jerkings”
- “his face is twitching”