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Meaning of jerked
The primary meaning of the word "jerked" is to make a sudden, sharp movement.
Etymology of jerked
The word "jerked" originated in the mid-19th century, likely as a variant of the word "yerk" or "jirk", which meant to pull or jerk something
The word is possibly related to the Old English word "geircan", which meant to pull or draw
The word has been used in various contexts, including physics, mechanics, and everyday language, to describe sudden, sharp movements
Synonyms
pulled
yanked
tugged
dragged
hauled
jerked
jolted
shocked
startled
surprised
amazed
astonished
astounded
stunned
bewildered
perplexed
confused
disconcerted
flabbergasted
thunderstruck
dumbfounded
nonplussed
taken aback
thrown
tossed
pitched
propelled
thrust
pushed
shoved
forced
coerced
compelled
driven
motivated
impelled
goaded
prodded
poked
nudged
jabbed
bumped
jostled
elbowed
Definitions
- To make a sudden, sharp movement, typically because of a shock or surprise
- * To move or pull something with a sudden, sharp movement
- * To stop or interrupt something suddenly
Usage Examples
- The car jerked forward as the driver stepped on the gas
- * She jerked her hand back as she touched the hot stove
- * The movie jerked me out of my seat with its sudden twist