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JERKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Jerks.

Jerks - 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

Jerks - 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

"Some jerks cut in line at the grocery store."
"I can't stand those jerks who always park in handicapped spots."
"She's always surrounded by a bunch of jerks who only want to use her."
"The group of jerks at the party were loud and obnoxious."
"Those jerks vandalized the park last night."
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Word Game Points

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

JERKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is JERKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jerks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JERKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is JERKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jerks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JERKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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