jerk

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a sudden, sharp movement; a foolish or contemptible person; or a type of dried meat, among other specialized uses.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать резкое, отрывистое движение; глупого или презренного человека; или вид вяленого мяса, среди других специализированных употреблений.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede designar un movimiento brusco y repentino; una persona estúpida o despreciable; o un tipo de carne seca y curada, entre otros usos especializados.frNom ayant plusieurs sens : peut désigner un mouvement brusque et saccadé ; une personne stupide ou méprisable ; ou une sorte de viande séchée et épicée, entre autres emplois spécialisés.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: bezeichnet eine plötzliche, ruckartige Bewegung; eine dumme oder verachtenswerte Person; oder eine Art getrocknetes Fleisch, neben weiteren speziellen Verwendungen.ptSubstantivo com vários significados: pode indicar um movimento brusco e repentino; uma pessoa tola ou desprezível; ou um tipo de carne seca ou defumada, entre outros usos especializados.zh名词，有多种含义：可指突然的猛拉或急动；也可指愚蠢或可鄙的人；还可指一种肉干等专门用法。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يدل على حركة مفاجئة حادة أو اندفاع عنيف، أو على شخص أحمق أو حقير، أو على نوع من اللحم المجفف، من بين استعمالات متخصصة أخرى.

1. A foolish or annoying person A2 informal american

   A person who is considered stupid, rude, or unpleasant.

   • Don't be such a jerk; apologize to her.
   • Some jerk cut me off in traffic this morning.
   • He's a total jerk for talking to her like that.

   ruПридурокesPersona necia o groserafrPersonne stupide ou désagréabledeIdiotptIdiotazh混蛋arأحمق مزعج

   المرادفات: blockheadboorcreepdimwitdoltfoolidiotjackassloutnitwitoaf

   الأضداد: angelsaint

2. A sudden, sharp movement B1 formal

   An abrupt, uncontrolled movement or twitch.

   • The train started with a sudden jerk.
   • He felt a jerk in his leg as he was falling asleep.
   • The car came to a halt with a violent jerk.

   ruРезкое движениеesmovimiento bruscofrsecousse brusquedeRuckptMovimento bruscozh猛动arحركة مفاجئة حادة

   المرادفات: joltlurchspasmstarttugtwitchwrenchyank

3. Rate of change of acceleration C1 formal scientific

   In physics, the rate at which an object's acceleration changes over time.

   • The jerk of the elevator was carefully calculated by the engineers.
   • High jerk values can cause discomfort in passengers.
   • The formula for jerk is the derivative of acceleration.

   ruРывокesSobreaceleración o tirónfrDérivée de l'accélérationdeRuckptArrancozh急动度arمعدل تغير التسارع

   المرادفات: joltlurchsurge

4. Dried meat strips B1 formal culinary

   Meat, typically beef, that has been cut into strips and dried in the sun, often seasoned.

   • They prepared jerk by drying strips of beef in the sun.
   • Jerk is a traditional preserved meat in some cultures.
   • The hikers carried jerk as a lightweight source of protein.

   ruВяленое мясоesCarne seca en tirasfrviande séchée en lanièresdeDörrfleischptCarne secazh肉干arلحم مقدد

   المرادفات: jerky

5. Weightlifting movement B2 formal sport

   The second part of a clean and jerk lift, where the weight is pushed from the shoulders to above the head.

   • He completed the jerk with perfect form.
   • The jerk requires both strength and coordination.
   • She set a new personal record in the clean and jerk.

   ruТолчокesEnviónfrJetédeStoßenptArranco e arremessozh挺举arالخطف والدفع

6. A sudden pull B1 formal

   A quick, sharp pulling motion.

   • He gave the rope a firm jerk to free it.
   • A sudden jerk on the leash made the dog stop.
   • She felt a jerk on her sleeve and turned around.

   ruРывокestirón repentinofrÀ-coupdeRuckptPuxãozh猛拉arشدّة مفاجئة

   المرادفات: pulltugtwitchwrenchyank

• jerks plural form
• jerks' possessive plural form
• jerk's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp movement or pull, often in a specific direction.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения внезапного, резкого движения или рывка, часто в определённом направлении.esVerbo que indica un movimiento súbito y brusco, a menudo en una dirección determinada, como tirar o sacar algo con fuerza, o hacer un movimiento espasmódico del cuerpo.frVerbe désignant un mouvement soudain et brusque, souvent dans une direction particulière, ou le fait de tirer ou pousser quelque chose ou quelqu'un de manière brutale et saccadée. Peut aussi signifier sursauter ou tressaillir.deVerb, das eine plötzliche, ruckartige Bewegung oder einen Ruck bezeichnet, oft in eine bestimmte Richtung; auch für ein unwillkürliches Zucken.ptVerbo que indica um movimento súbito, brusco ou puxão, geralmente em determinada direção, usado também para um espasmo involuntário.zh表示突然、猛烈地拉动、推动或抽动的动作，常带有特定方向；也可指因惊吓或痉挛而不由自主地颤动。arفعل يدل على حركة مفاجئة وحادة أو شدّة خاطفة، غالبًا في اتجاه معين، أو على انتزاع الشيء بسرعة وقوة.

1. Pull or move suddenly B1 informal

   To pull or move something with a quick, sharp motion.

   • He jerked the rope to release the knot.
   • She jerked her hand away from the hot stove.
   • The driver jerked the steering wheel to avoid the pothole.

   ruРезко дернутьesSacudir o tirar bruscamentefrTirer ou bouger brusquementdeRuckartig ziehenptDar um puxãozh猛拉arجَذْب مفاجئ

   المرادفات: joltsnaptugtwitchwrenchyank

2. Move abruptly or uncontrollably B1 informal

   To move with sudden, uncontrolled, or seemingly involuntary motions.

   • The old car jerked forward when he started the engine.
   • His leg jerked involuntarily during the exam.
   • The puppet jerked across the stage as the strings were pulled.

   ruДёргатьсяessacudirse bruscamentefrtressaillir, sursauter, secouer brusquementdeRuckartig zuckenptDar um solavancozh猛动arاِنْتَفَضَ

   المرادفات: buckconvulseflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitchwince

3. Make a short, jerky motion B2 informal

   To make an uncontrolled, short, and abrupt movement.

   • The fish jerked on the line before swimming away.
   • She jerked in surprise when the door slammed.
   • The machine jerked as it started up.

   ruДёргатьсяesSacudir bruscamentefrfaire un à-coupdeRuckartige BewegungptDar um solavancozh猛动arاِنْتَفَضَ

   المرادفات: flinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitch

4. Jump vertically with stiff legs B2 informal

   To jump straight up with legs stiff and back arched, often in a specific physical exercise or movement.

   • The athlete jerked upward during the weightlifting competition.
   • He jerked his body to clear the bar in the high jump.
   • The dancers jerked in unison during the performance.

   ruПодпрыгнуть с прямыми ногамиesSaltar verticalmente con piernas rígidasfrSauter à jambes raidesdeMit gestreckten Beinen hochspringenptSaltar com as pernas esticadaszh双腿僵直地向上跳arالقفز بالساقين مستقيمتين

5. Throw or toss quickly B1 informal

   To throw or toss something with a quick, sharp motion.

   • He jerked the ball to his teammate.
   • She jerked the keys onto the table.
   • The child jerked the toy across the room.

   ruБросать резким движениемeslanzar bruscamentefrjeter brusquementdeRuckartig werfenptArremessar com movimento bruscozh猛掷arالرمي بحركة حادة

   المرادفات: castchuckdashflingheavehurlpitchslingtoss

• jerked past participle
• jerked past simple
• jerking present participle
• jerks third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: jerk off