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jerkism

jerkism noun: jerkish behavior.

Noun

jerkism (uncountable)

  1. (slang) Jerkish behavior.
    • It was only a minor victory, but any blow against jerkism is to be savored. Unless you are a hermit or a jerk yourself, you must know that jerkism is one of society's major irritants, and it has been increasing.2014, Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997

Origin of jerkism

From jerk + -ism.

Questions about jerkism

What does jerkism mean?
Jerkism means jerkish behavior.
What part of speech is jerkism?
Jerkism is a noun.

Words near jerkism in the dictionary

  1. jerkinheads
  2. jerkins
  3. jerkish
  4. jerkishly
  5. jerkishness
  6. jerkism
  7. jerkitude
  8. jerkle
  9. jerkled
  10. jerkles
  11. jerkless

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