noun

twerk

twurk

Twerk (noun) means a sexually suggestive dance move in which the dancer thrusts and shakes their hips and buttocks from a low squatting position. Example: “The music video features an elaborate twerk routine.”

noun

A sexually suggestive dance move in which the dancer thrusts and shakes their hips and buttocks from a low squatting position.

"The music video features an elaborate twerk routine."

verb

To perform this dance move.

"The crowd cheered as she began to twerk to the beat."

"He tried to twerk at the party and everyone laughed."

How to use twerk

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hip-shaking, squatting dance move associated with hip-hop and pop culture.

When to use it

Informal; mainly used in casual and entertainment contexts.

Word forms

twerked past tense, twerks plural, twerks plural, twerks plural, twerks singular

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Etymology

A blend of twitch and jerk; the dance sense spread through hip-hop culture and became widely known after Miley Cyrus's 2013 performance.

· First attested 2013

Class of 2013 twerk joined the language around 2013.

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Rhymes for twerk

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of twerk?

"twerk" (noun) means a sexually suggestive dance move in which the dancer thrusts and shakes their hips and buttocks from a low squatting position.

What are the different meanings of twerk?

"twerk" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sexually suggestive dance move in which the dancer thrusts and shakes their hips and buttocks from a low squatting position; 2. To perform this dance move.

How do you use twerk in a sentence?

Example: "The music video features an elaborate twerk routine."