jerk

Definitions

• A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.
• A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
• (US) A dull or stupid person.
• (North America) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered or disagreeable.
• (physics) The rate of change in acceleration with respect to time.
• (obsolete) A soda jerk.
• (weightlifting) A lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time.