Jerk

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NOUN

a dull stupid fatuous person

an abrupt spasmodic movement

(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

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

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

a sudden abrupt pull

VERB

pull, or move with a sudden movement

move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

throw or toss with a quick motion

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