fjant — meaning in English

English meaning

• buffoon noun Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
• jerk verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
• wimp noun Someone seen as weak, timid, or lacking backbone.

Senses

fjant is used for these senses in English:

• buffoon (pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.
• jerk (US, slang, pejorative) A stupid person; an idiot or fool.
• wimp (chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

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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