How to Pronounce "jerk around"
expression
ˈdʒɝk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
JURK-uh-ROWND
dʒˈɜːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
JURK-uh-ROWN'd
Definition
To treat someone unfairly by playing tricks, wasting their time, or not taking them seriously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɝk/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
dʒˈɜːk/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JURK-uh-ROWND
UK
JURK-uh-ROWN'd
Listen in Context
Stop jerking around and tell me the truth.
He hates when people jerk him around at work.
Don't jerk around your friends like that.
Are you seriously jerking me around about these tickets, or are they really sold out?