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jerkwad

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Jerkwad (noun) means (informal) An unpleasant or annoying person.

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(informal) An unpleasant or annoying person.

"You're not crazy, just extremely annoying. Go soak your head, jerkwad." — , Confidentials (2003)

"And frankly, jerkwad, you're not worthy to lick the dirt off his briefcase." — William Bernhardt, Murder One (2001)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from jerk and -wad.

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"jerkwad" (noun) means (informal) An unpleasant or annoying person.

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