jerk in German
jerk in German is Zuckung, Ruck, Arsch — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
jerk in German
Zuckung
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
Ruck
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
Arsch
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
Arschloch
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
Flasche
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
Hanswurst
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
Sackarsch
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
Blödmann
(US, slang, pejorative) A stupid person; an idiot or fool.
Dummkopf
(US, slang, pejorative) A stupid person; an idiot or fool.
Trottel
(US, slang, pejorative) A stupid person; an idiot or fool.
Ruck
(physics, engineering) The rate of change in acceleration with respect to time.
zucken
(intransitive) To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
dörren
To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
rucken
(transitive) To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
What does "jerk" mean?
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verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
"The train jerked forward and threw everyone off balance."
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verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
"She jerked the fishing line the moment she felt a bite."
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noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
"Only a jerk would cut in line like that."
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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."
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.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "jerk" in German?
"jerk" in German is Zuckung, Ruck, Arsch. 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 German, "jerk" is Zuckung, Ruck, Arsch.
Are there other ways to say "jerk" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "jerk": Zuckung, Ruck, Arsch, Arschloch, Flasche, Hanswurst.
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