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JERKED

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There are 11 meanings of the word Jerked.

How to pronounce jerked:

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Jerked - as a noun

A dull stupid fatuous person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dork9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misfit11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An abrupt spasmodic movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerking19jolt11saccade12

(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

Meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jerked meatjerky19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
meat6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

A sudden abrupt pull

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tug4

Jerked - as a verb

Pull, or move with a sudden movement

Example: "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yank11

Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

Example: "The patient's legs were jerking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twitch14

Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

Example: "His face is twitching"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twitch14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move involuntarilymove reflexively
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Example: "The young filly bucked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buck12hitch13

Throw or toss with a quick motion

Example: "Flick a piece of paper across the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flick14

Example Sentences

"He jerked the reins to stop the horse."
"She jerked the door open and stormed out."
"The fish jerked on the line, trying to escape."
"He jerked his hand away from the hot stove."
"She jerked the steering wheel to avoid the oncoming car."
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Word Game Points

Is JERKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jerked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JERKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is JERKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jerked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JERKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is JERKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jerked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JERKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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