JERK
/d͡ʒɜːk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JERK
A sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.
A quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
"When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!"
A dull or stupid person.
To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
To masturbate.
A rich, spicy Jamaican marinade.
Meat cured by jerking; charqui.
"Jerk chicken is a local favorite."
Examples of JERK in a Sentence
- "When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!"
- "Jerk chicken is a local favorite."
Word Details
Is JERK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JERK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like JERK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for JERK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | e | r | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JERK
3 words from the letters in JERK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JERK in Word Games
JERK is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Short word advantage: JERK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JERK to find 3 additional valid words.