Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of jerks

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jerks

noun

Definitions

  1. A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

  2. A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

    Example: When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!

  3. A dull or stupid person.

  4. A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered or disagreeable.

    Example: I finally fired him, because he was being a real jerk to his customers, even to some of the staff.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

  2. To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

  3. To masturbate.

  4. To beat, to hit.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.