Words · Common
jerk
/dʒɝk/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters
- verb
pull, or move with a sudden movement
He turned the handle and jerked the door open
- verb
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
The patient's legs were jerking
- verb
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
his face is twitching
- verb
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
the young filly bucked
- verb
throw or toss with a quick motion
flick a piece of paper across the table
- noun
a dull stupid fatuous person