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jerk Offensive

Meaning: a stupid person

For example:

  • Ted was being a real jerk at the party. He was hitting on all the girls, even if their boyfriends were right there with them.

  • He's usually a nice guy, but if he drinks too much alcohol he turns into a jerk.

Quick Quiz:

If someone is a jerk, they'll probably be
  1. very funny
  2. really hard-working
  3. pretty unpopular

Discuss: jerk

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