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JERK

Definition:

[noun] a dull stupid fatuous person
Synonyms: dork
[noun] an abrupt spasmodic movement
Synonyms: ing, jolt
[noun] (mechanics) the rate of change of velocity
Synonyms: rate of acceleration
[noun] a sudden abrupt pull
Synonyms: tug
[verb] pull, or move with a sudden movement; "He turned the handle and jerked the door open"
Synonyms: yank
[verb] move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient's legs were jerkings"
Synonyms: twitch
[verb] make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching"
Synonyms: twitch
[verb] jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"
Synonyms: buck, hitch
[verb] throw or toss with a quick motion; "flick a piece of paper across the table"; "jerk his head"
Synonyms: flick