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jerk in Dutch

jerk in Dutch is tic, ruk, lul — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.

jerk in Dutch

tic
noun
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
ruk
noun
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
lul
noun
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
klojo
noun
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
droplul
noun
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
zak
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 Dutch?

"jerk" in Dutch is tic, ruk, lul. 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 Dutch, "jerk" is tic, ruk, lul.

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

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "jerk": tic, ruk, lul, klojo, droplul, zak.

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