How to use jerk in a sentence. Being or relating to a method of barbecuing meat that has been seasoned and wrapped in leaves of the allspice tree Copyright © 2016 by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. A quick, sharp pull, thrust, twist, throw, or the like See examples of jerk used in a sentence. Jerk verb [i or t, usually + adv/prep] (behaviour) to suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding something or becoming active again, or to cause someone or something to do this:
Jerk chicken is a local favorite. Food being or containing a spicy seasoning mixture flavored with allspice, used esp Food prepared with jerk flavorings, esp Bastard, dog, clown, joker, skunk, creep, idiot, rat Hero, gentleman, lady, heroine, idol, role model, saint, angel To move very quickly and suddenly, or to make something move like this
