jerk in Spanish
jerk in Spanish is espasmo, estremecimiento, repullo — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
jerk in Spanish
espasmo
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
estremecimiento
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
repullo
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
tic
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
tirón
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
sacudida
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
cabrón
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
cretino
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
culeado
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
imbécil
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
tirón
(physics, engineering) The rate of change in acceleration with respect to time.
jalonear
(transitive) To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
tironear
(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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "jerk" in Spanish?
"jerk" in Spanish is espasmo, estremecimiento, repullo. 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 Spanish, "jerk" is espasmo, estremecimiento, repullo.
Are there other ways to say "jerk" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "jerk": espasmo, estremecimiento, repullo, tic, tirón, sacudida.
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