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Meaning of jerks
The primary meaning of the word "jerks" refers to people who are considered foolish, stupid, or annoying.
Etymology of jerks
The word "jerk" originated in the mid-19th century, initially used as a verb to describe a sudden, sharp movement
The noun form of the word emerged later, with its earliest recorded use as a slang term for a foolish or stupid person in the late 19th century
The word is thought to have originated from the idea of a sudden, jolting movement, which was later applied to people who were seen as awkward or foolish
Synonyms
fools
idiots
morons
cretins
buffoons
simpletons
dunces
numbskulls
blockheads
dimwits
nitwits
twits
dorks
geeks
nerds
oafs
louts
boors
rascals
scoundrels
rogues
knaves
varlets
scallywags
ne'er-do-wells
good-for-nothings
incompetents
inept
clumsy
awkward
inept
bungling
blundering
hapless
useless
worthless
stupid
ridiculous
laughable
preposterous
absurd
foolish
silly
inane
fatuous
asinine
idiotic
imbecilic
brainless
mindless
foolish
senseless
thoughtless
foolish
unwise
Definitions
- A foolish or stupid person
- * A sudden movement, typically one that is sharp or violent
- * A person who does something in a foolish or stupid way
Usage Examples
- The new employee was such a jerk, he kept messing up simple tasks
- * The jerk of the car as it stopped suddenly threw me forward
- * Stop being a jerk and help me with this project
Antonyms
intelligent
wise
sensible
smart
clever
brilliant
astute
sharp
perceptive
discerning
thoughtful
considerate
kind
courteous
polite
refined
cultured
sophisticated
elegant
gracious
charming
witty
clever
ingenious
resourceful
capable
competent
skilled
talented
gifted
intelligent
wise
prudent
judicious
rational
logical
reasonable