Dictionary definition for: Jerk
1. (n) a dull stupid fatuous person
2. (v) pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
3. (n) an abrupt spasmodic movement
4. (v) move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient''s legs were jerkings"
5. (n) (mechanics) the rate of change of velocity
6. (v) make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching"
8. (v) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
9. (v) throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table" "jerk his head"
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