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jerk in Malay

sentakan

UK/ˈd͡ʒɜːk//ˈd͡ʒɝk/

jerk in Malay: sentakan. In English, jerk means a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.

Malay words for jerk

physics: rate of change in acceleration
sentakan

English meaning of jerk

  1. noun A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.
  2. noun A quick pull on something.
  3. noun A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, immoral, self-centered, or disagreeable.
  4. noun A stupid person; an idiot or fool.

Full definition of jerk

jerk in a sentence

  • When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!
  • I finally fired him, because he was being a real jerk to his customers, even to some of the staff.
  • You really are a jerk sometimes.

Synonyms of jerk

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Questions about jerk in Malay

What is the meaning of jerk in Malay?
Jerk in Malay is sentakan.
Apakah maksud jerk dalam bahasa Melayu?
Jerk: sentakan.
What does jerk mean in English?
Jerk means a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the human body.

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