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2 n [C]
[Sense: 1; Date: 1500-1600; Origin: JERK1]
[Sense: 2; Date: 1900-2000; Origin: Probably from jerk off]
a sudden quick movement
::He gave a sudden jerk of his head .
with a jerk
::She started the car with a jerk and hit the bumper of the car in front.
informal someone, especially a man, who is stupid or who does things that annoy or hurt other people
::I swore at him for being such a jerk.