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口袋 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jerk verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
  • pocket noun A small fabric pouch sewn into clothing for carrying small items.
  • pouch noun A small bag, often closed with a drawstring or zipper.
  • sack noun A large bag, typically of coarse material, used for carrying or storing bulk goods.
  • tote noun A large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag).

Senses

口袋 is used for these senses in English:

  • jerk (originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
  • pocket (clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
  • sack (informal) Dismissal from employment, or discharge from a position.
  • tote A tote bag.

jerk — full definition

  1. verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
  2. verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
  3. noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
  4. noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.

pocket — full definition

  1. noun A small fabric pouch sewn into clothing for carrying small items.
  2. noun A person's available money or financial means.
  3. noun A small, isolated area or group, cut off from the surrounding whole.
  4. verb To take something, especially money, dishonestly or secretly for oneself.
  5. verb To put something into a pocket.

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