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jerk in Danish

jerk in Danish is fjols, idiot — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.

jerk in Danish

fjols
noun
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
idiot
noun
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.

What does "jerk" mean?

  1. verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
    "The train jerked forward and threw everyone off balance."
  2. verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
    "She jerked the fishing line the moment she felt a bite."
  3. noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
    "Only a jerk would cut in line like that."
  4. noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.
    "The stall on the corner sells the best jerk chicken in town."
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jerk in a sentence

  • The train jerked forward and threw everyone off balance.
  • His leg jerked when the doctor tapped his knee.
  • She jerked the fishing line the moment she felt a bite.
  • He jerked the cord to start the lawnmower.

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What is "jerk" in Danish?

"jerk" in Danish is fjols, idiot. jerk means: To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.

How do you use "jerk" in a sentence?

Example: "The train jerked forward and threw everyone off balance." In Danish, "jerk" is fjols, idiot.

Are there other ways to say "jerk" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "jerk": fjols, idiot.

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