jerk in Italian
jerk in Italian is scatto, sobbalzo, spasmo — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
jerk in Italian
scatto
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
sobbalzo
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
spasmo
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
tic
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
idiota
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
stronzo
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
babbeo
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
buco del culo
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
chiavica
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
scemo
(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."
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.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "jerk" in Italian?
"jerk" in Italian is scatto, sobbalzo, spasmo. 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 Italian, "jerk" is scatto, sobbalzo, spasmo.
Are there other ways to say "jerk" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "jerk": scatto, sobbalzo, spasmo, tic, idiota, stronzo.
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