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jerk

/dʒɜːrk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does jerk mean?

noun, verb

A person who behaves in a rude or aggressive manner. To cut or chop (meat) roughly, often in a way that is not very skilled.

Example

"The jerk in front of me cut me off in traffic, and I had to slam on my brakes."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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