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ジャーク — meaning in English

jāku

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English meaning

  • jerk verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.

Senses

ジャーク is used for these senses in English:

  • jerk (weightlifting) A lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time.

jerk — full definition

  1. verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
  2. verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
  3. noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
  4. noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.

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