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Definition of: jerk

(jûrk) v.t.
1. To give a sharp, sudden pull, tug, or twist to.
2. To throw or move with a sharp, suddenly arrested motion.
3. To utter in broken or abrupt manner.
v.i.

4. To give a jerk or jerks.
5. To move with sharp, sudden motions; twitch.
noun

1. A short, sharp pull, twitch, or fling.
2. Physiol. An involuntary contraction of some muscle, due to the reflex action of nerves; specifically, an involuntary muscular spasm or twitching caused by religious excitement.
3. Slang A railroad local branch line.
4. Slang A stupid or unsophisticated person. [Prob. imit.]
—jerk′y
adjective
—jerk′i·ly
adverb
—jerk′i·ness
noun

Definition of: jerk

(jûrk) v.t.
To cure (meat) by cutting into strips and drying.
noun Jerky2.
[Alter. of Sp. charquear <charqui. See CHARQUI.]

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