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Jerker
see synonyms of jerkerNoun
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Jerker
see synonyms of jerkerverb
1.
to move or cause to move with an irregular or spasmodic motion
2.
to throw, twist, pull, or push (something) abruptly or spasmodically
3. (transitive; often foll by out)
to utter (words, sounds, etc) in a spasmodic, abrupt, or breathless manner
noun
4.
an abrupt or spasmodic movement
5.
an irregular jolting motion
the car moved with a jerk
6. Also called: physical jerks (plural) British informal
physical exercises
7. (plural) US a slang word for chorea
8. slang, mainly US and Canadian
a person regarded with contempt, esp a stupid or ignorant person
verb (transitive)
1.
to preserve (venison, beef, etc) by cutting into thin strips and curing by drying in the sun
noun
2. Also called: jerky
jerked meat, esp beef
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Jerker
see synonyms of jerker verb transitive
1.
to pull, twist, push, thrust, or throw with a sudden, sharp movement
2. US, Informal, Obsolete
to make and serve (ice cream sodas)
verb intransitive
3.
to move with a jerk or in jerks
4.
to twitch
noun
5.
a sharp, abrupt movement; quick pull, twist, push, etc.
6.
a sudden muscular contraction caused by a reflex action
7. US, Slang
a person regarded as disagreeable, contemptible, etc., esp. as the result of foolish or mean behavior
8. Weightlifting
a lift in which the barbell is raised upward from shoulder level with the arms completely extended
see also clean and jerk verb transitive
1.
to preserve (meat) by slicing into strips and drying, esp. originally in the sun
noun
2.
jerky2
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Jerker
see synonyms of jerkerv. jerked, jerk·ing, jerks
v.tr.
1. To give a sudden quick thrust, push, pull, or twist to.
2. To throw or toss with a quick abrupt motion.
3. To utter abruptly or sharply: jerked out the answer.
4. To make and serve (ice-cream sodas, for example) at a soda fountain.
5. Sports To press (a weight) overhead from shoulder height in a quick motion.
v.intr.
1. To move in sudden abrupt motions; jolt: The train jerked forward.
2. To make spasmodic motions: My legs jerked from fatigue.
n.
1. A sudden abrupt motion, such as a yank or twist.
2. A jolting or lurching motion.
3. Physiology A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement.
4. jerks Involuntary convulsive twitching often resulting from excitement. Often used with the.
5. Slang A foolish, rude, or contemptible person.
6. Sports A lift in which the weight is heaved overhead from shoulder height with a quick motion.
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