jerk off

jerk ¹  (jûrk)

v. jerked, jerk·ing, jerks

v.tr.

1. To give a sudden quick thrust, push, pull, or twist to.

2. To throw or toss with a quick abrupt motion.

3. To utter abruptly or sharply: jerked out the answer.

4. To make and serve (ice-cream sodas, for example) at a soda fountain.

5. Sports To press (a weight) overhead from shoulder height in a quick motion.

v.intr.

1. To move in sudden abrupt motions; jolt: The train jerked forward.

2. To make spasmodic motions: My legs jerked from fatigue.

n.

1. A sudden abrupt motion, such as a yank or twist.

2. A jolting or lurching motion.

3. Physiology A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement.

4. jerks Involuntary convulsive twitching often resulting from excitement. Often used with the.

5. Slang A foolish, rude, or contemptible person.

6. Sports A lift in which the weight is heaved overhead from shoulder height with a quick motion.

Phrasal Verbs:

jerk off Vulgar Slang

To masturbate.

jerk around

To take unfair advantage of, deceive, or manipulate.

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jerker n.

jerking·ly adv.

Synonyms: jerk¹, snap, twitch, wrench, yank
These verbs mean to move with a sudden short, quick motion: jerked the rope twice to pull it taut; snapped the lock shut; was twitching her mouth nervously; wrenched the stick out of his hand; yanks the door open.

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jerk ²  (jûrk)

tr.v. jerked, jerk·ing, jerks

To cut (meat) into long strips and dry in the sun or cure by exposing to smoke.

adj.

Being or relating to a method of barbecuing meat that has been seasoned and wrapped in leaves of the allspice tree: jerk chicken; jerk pork.

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[Back-formation from jerky.]

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jerk off US, jack off

vb

(adverb often reflexive) Slang (of a male) to masturbate

Usage: This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

jerk off - get sexual gratification through self-stimulation jack off, she-bop, wank, masturbate, fuck off masturbate - stimulate sexually; "The old man wanted to be masturbated by the prostitute" scarf - masturbate while strangling oneself excite, stir, stimulate - stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"

Translations

? jerk off

vi (sl: = masturbate) → sich (dat) → einen runterholen (inf)