Synonyms for Jerk (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a dull stupid fatuous person):
dork
WordNet sense 2 (meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun):
jerky, jerked meat
WordNet sense 3 (move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions):
twitch
WordNet sense 4 (jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched):
hitch
WordNet sense 5 (pull, or move with a sudden movement):
yank
WordNet sense 6 (throw or toss with a quick motion):
flick
WordNet sense 7 (an abrupt spasmodic movement):
jolt, saccade, jerking
WordNet sense 8 (a sudden abrupt pull):
tug
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