jerk Persian Dictionary

1. n. a sudden abrupt pull

2. n. an abrupt spasmodic movement

3. n. raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

4. n. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

5. n. a dull stupid fatuous person

6. n. (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

7. v. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

8. v. throw or toss with a quick motion

9. v. pull, or move with a sudden movement

10. v. jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

11. v. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions