Translations for „jerk“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

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I . jerk [dʒɜːrk, Brit dʒɜːk] N

1. jerk (jolt):

jerk

solavanco m

the train set off with a jerk

o trem partiu com um solavanco

2. jerk (arrested pull or push):

she pulled the bush out of the ground with a jerk

ela arrancou o arbusto do chão com um puxão m

3. jerk pej inf (person):

jerk

simplório(-a) m (f)

II . jerk [dʒɜːrk, Brit dʒɜːk] VB intr

jerk

mover-se aos solavancos

III . jerk [dʒɜːrk, Brit dʒɜːk] VB trans

1. jerk (shake):

jerk

sacudir

2. jerk (pull):

jerk

dar safanão inf

Usage examples with jerk

the train set off with a jerk

o trem partiu com um solavanco

she pulled the bush out of the ground with a jerk

ela arrancou o arbusto do chão com um puxão m