jerked

[US]/dʒɜːkt/
[UK]/dʒɜrkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of jerk; to move or cause to move suddenly and sharply

Phrases & Collocations

jerked awake

jerked back

jerked forward

jerked around

jerked out

jerked off

jerked up

jerked sideways

jerked down

Example Sentences

he jerked the steering wheel to avoid the obstacle.

she jerked her head back in surprise.

the dog jerked on the leash, eager to run.

he jerked awake from a deep sleep.

she jerked the door open in frustration.

the sudden noise jerked him out of his thoughts.

he jerked his arm away when she touched him.

the car jerked forward when the driver hit the gas.

she jerked the paper from his hands.

his heart jerked in his chest at the news.

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