jerk in Greek
jerk in Greek is κόπανος — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
jerk in Greek
κόπανος
Pronounced: kopanos
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
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."
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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 Greek?
"jerk" in Greek is κόπανος. jerk means: To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
How do you pronounce κόπανος?
"jerk" in Greek is κόπανος, pronounced "kopanos".
How do you use "jerk" in a sentence?
Example: "The train jerked forward and threw everyone off balance." In Greek, "jerk" is κόπανος.
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