Jerk synonyms and antonyms
jûrk
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A person with little or no judgment, common sense, wisdom, etc.; silly or stupid person; simpleton
(Informal) A gullible, foolish, or stupid person; dupe or fool
To pull (at) with a quick, slight jerk; pluck
The act of shaking something.
Poop is waste matter after a bowel movement or feces.
(Electronics) To treat (a semiconductor) with a dopant.
jerked meat
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
To shiver or shudder, as with cold or from strong emotion.
(Nautical) To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.
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(Informal) To put into effect; carry out; perform
rascal (related)
An unscrupulous, dishonest person; a scoundrel.
The definition of lurch is to walk or move unsteadily and without stability.
To produce and undergo a spasm.
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An ass is defined as a slang word used to describe a person's buttocks.
The definition of an imbecile is someone who is foolish or isn’t very smart.
A liquid into which something is dipped, as for dyeing or disinfecting.
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Something having only one part, substance, etc.
Wriggle is defined as to twist and turn, or to get in or out of a situation using unfavorable actions.
To move swiftly and with great force
To draw up (the shoulders), as in expressing indifference, doubt, disdain, contempt, etc.
To move or cause to move with short, jerky or twisting motions from side to side; wriggle shakily or sinuously
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To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag:
To touch or hit with a light quick blow or fillip:
To pull or tug (at something) with a wrenching movement
To move along in a bumpy, jerky manner
To cause to undergo a reflex process
To get (a small amount of sleep).
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To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
yerk
(Now rare) An abnormal mass within the uterus; a false conception. [from 16th c.]
A stupid, silly person; fool
A stupid or silly person.
A person who is stupid or easily deceived; fool
A foolish person.
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A foolish, stupid, or silly person
(Informal) A look or glance:
A tailor's pressing iron with a long handle curved somewhat like the neck of a goose
The definition of a cretin is a very stupid person, or a person suffering from the disease cretinism, which causes mental problems and deformity.
The definition of a goof is a silly person, or an accidental mistake.
A clumsy or stupid person; an oaf.
A tiresome, dull person or thing
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A person regarded as socially inept or foolish, often on account of being overly studious.
Anything unpleasant but unavoidable
move (related)
To be disposed of by sale:
push (related)
To exert pressure or force against, esp. so as to move
repetition (related)
To petition again.
ability (related)
The definition of ability is having the ability to do something.
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like (related)
(Usually plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
A repetitive, rapid, sudden muscular movement or vocalization, usually experienced as involuntary or semivoluntary.
The definition of a snap is a sudden cracking sound, break, bite, speaking in a short and angry way or any clasp that closes with a click.
To pull with a quick, strong movement; jerk:
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glide (antonym)
To move in a smooth, effortless manner:
clean-and-jerk (related)
(Weightlifting) The act of lifting the barbell to hang at arm's length, pausing, and thrusting the barbell over the head to a stationary position in one movement.
The definition of a saccade is a fast movement of the eyes from one point to another.
Meat, esp. beef, that has been sliced into strips and dried
A person regarded as stupid, foolish, awkward, clumsy, etc.
To buck is to resist or to move forward in a jerking motion.
Hitch is defined as to connect or to move with a jerking motion.
grimace (related)
shimmy (related)
rasp (related)
snarl (related)
growl (related)
wobble (related)
lunge (related)
judder (related)
have a convulsion
To undergo a spasm
(Informal) An initial competitive advantage; a head start:
A rough, jolting movement; a jolt.
To move rhythmically usually to music, using prescribed or improvised steps and gestures.
To pull out the hair or feathers of:
To catch, tear, etc. on a snag
(Baseball) To pitch (a ball) with a curve.
To toss or move with a quick jerk; flick
To move suddenly and violently; rush; dash
Country at the intersection of Europe and Asia on the Mediterranean. Official name: Republic of Turkey.
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