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jerked Definition and Meaning in English (jerked definition)

verb
Synonyms:pulledtuggedyanked
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Jerked definition: To have moved or pulled something with a sudden, sharp, and often involuntary motion.

Definitions of Jerked

  1. 1verb

    To have moved or pulled something with a sudden, sharp, and often involuntary motion.

Example Sentences

casual

“He jerked the rope to get her attention.”

casual

“The car jerked forward and then stalled.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivejerk
third person singularjerks
present participlejerking
nounjerk
adjectivejerky

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Jerked definition: To have moved or pulled something with a sudden, sharp, and often involuntary motion.
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'Jerked' translates to 'jerked' in English. Jerked definition: To have moved or pulled something with a sudden, sharp, and often involuntary motion.
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