CEFR B1

jerk

noun

Meaning

A sudden, sharp, involuntary movement.

Examples

The car lurched forward with a sudden jerk.
She felt a sharp jerk on the fishing line.

Synonyms: twitch, jolt, lurch, spasm

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jerk (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒɜːrk/

Definition

A sudden, sharp, involuntary movement.

Examples

The car lurched forward with a sudden jerk.
She felt a sharp jerk on the fishing line.
He pulled the door open with a quick jerk.

How to Use jerk

jerk around (phrasal verb): To treat someone unfairly or waste their time. — "Stop jerking me around and tell me what you want."
jerk off (phrasal verb): To masturbate. — "He spent the afternoon jerking off instead of studying."
jerk to a halt (collocation): To stop suddenly and abruptly. — "The bus jerked to a halt at the red light."

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