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jerks definition and meaning

v. t. To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.
v. t. To beat; to strike.
v. t. To give a quick and suddenly arrested thrust, push, pull, or twist, to; to yerk; as, to jerk one with the elbow; to jerk a coat off.
v. t. To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand; as, to jerk a stone.
v. i. To make a sudden motion; to move with a start, or by starts.
v. i. To flout with contempt.
n. A short, sudden pull, thrust, push, twitch, jolt, shake, or similar motion.
n. A sudden start or spring.

Crossword clues for jerks

- Move spasmodically
- Pull sharply
- Reflex movement
- Sharp pull
- Stupid person to make sudden movement
- Sudden pull
- Tug
- Moves spasmodically
- Reflex movements


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