jerked
word · lemma: jerk
Definition
Moved quickly or suddenly with a sharp motion, often pulling or shaking.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes a physical action done sharply or suddenly. Often used for body parts or objects, e.g., 'jerked his head', 'jerked the door open'. Common in both literal and figurative senses―avoid confusing with 'jerk' (noun) meaning an unpleasant person.
Spanish: sacudió - tiró bruscamentePortuguese (BR): sacudiu - puxou bruscamentePortuguese (PT): sacudiu - puxou bruscamenteChinese (Simplified): 猛地一拉 - 猛地一动Chinese (Traditional): 猛地一拉 - 猛地一動Hindi: झटका दिया - झटके से खींचाArabic: انتفض - جذب فجأةBengali: ঝাঁকানো - টান মারাRussian: дёрнулся - дернула - рванулJapanese: 急に動かした - ぐいっと動かしたVietnamese: giật mạnh - kéo mạnhKorean: 확 움직였다 - 홱 잡아당겼다Turkish: sıçradı - ani çektiUrdu: جھٹکا دیا - اچانک ہلایاIndonesian: tersentak - ditarik mendadak
Example Sentences
She jerked the door open.
basic
He jerked his head to look behind him.
basic
The car jerked forward when he let go of the brake.
basic
My arm jerked when the doctor tapped my elbow.
natural
She jerked away when the cat suddenly hissed at her.
natural
The rope jerked tight as soon as he jumped.
natural