Definition of jerk

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • jerk is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • jerk is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • jerk is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of jerk


  • a dull stupid fatuous person (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dork
  • throw or toss with a quick motion (verb)

    Examples

    1. jerk his head

    Synonyms

    1. flick
  • a sudden abrupt pull (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. tug
  • pull, or move with a sudden movement (verb)

    Examples

    1. He turned the handle and jerked the door open

    Synonyms

    1. yank
  • meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. jerked meat
    2. jerky
  • an abrupt spasmodic movement (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. jerking
    2. jolt
    3. saccade
  • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. twitch
  • jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. buck
    2. hitch
  • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions (verb)

    Examples

    1. The patient's legs were jerkings

    Synonyms

    1. twitch
  • (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration (noun)
  • raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms (noun)

See definition of jerk in Merriam Webster