How to use jerk in a sentence. Jerk verb [i or t, usually + adv/prep] (behaviour) to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this: A quick, sharp pull, thrust, twist, throw, or the like See examples of jerk used in a sentence. Being or relating to a method of barbecuing meat that has been seasoned and wrapped in leaves of the allspice tree Copyright © 2016 by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company.
Denominal verb of jerky, itself borrowed from spanish charqui, from quechua ch'arki Sunshine ranks high in the island's greates burger debate, while the chicken egg rolls with mango chutney and jerk mayo and fabulous fish tacos elevate pub grub to an art. Food being or containing a spicy seasoning mixture flavored with allspice, used esp Food prepared with jerk flavorings, esp Sudden uncontrolled movement of the body Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words
If you call someone a jerk, you are insulting them because you think they are stupid or you do not like them. A quick pull or twist A jerk is a sharp, sudden movement When you're learning to drive a stick shift, it’s hard to avoid the jerk and lurch when you try to change gears Jerk is also a very unflattering term for an obnoxious person.
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