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espasmar — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

espasmar is used for these senses in English:

  • jerk (intransitive) To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

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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