How do you use "Jerk" in a sentence?

Don't be a jerk. That guy is such a jerk. What a jerk move.

Jerk

Q: What does "Jerk" mean?

An inconsiderate or mean person. 'Jerk' is a common American insult for someone who behaves badly toward others—inconsiderate, selfish, or mean. Less crude than stronger alternatives. Very common everyday insult.

Slang Term AmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: An inconsiderate or mean person.

不体贴或刻薄的人。

Una persona desconsiderada o mezquina.

思いやりのない人、意地悪な人。

짜증나는 놈, 못된 사람

'Jerk' is a common American insult for someone who behaves badly toward others—inconsiderate, selfish, or mean. Less crude than stronger alternatives. Very common everyday insult.

'Jerk'是美式英语中常见的侮辱语，指对别人态度恶劣的人——不体贴、自私或刻薄。比更粗俗的替代词温和。日常非常常用的侮辱语。

'Jerk' es un insulto estadounidense común para alguien que se comporta mal con los demás: desconsiderado, egoísta o mezquino. Menos grosero que alternativas más fuertes. Un insulto cotidiano muy común.

「Jerk」は他人に対してひどい振る舞いをする人——思いやりがなく、自分勝手で、意地悪な人に対する一般的なアメリカの侮辱語です。もっと下品な代替語より穏やかです。日常的に非常によく使われる侮辱語です。

불쾌하거나 못되거나 짜증나는 사람을 가리키는 미국 속어. 일반적인 욕설이다.

Examples

Don't be a jerk.
别那么混蛋
No seas imbécil
意地悪するなよ
재수없게 굴지 마.
That guy is such a jerk.
那个家伙真是个混蛋
Ese tío es un imbécil total
あの男は本当に嫌な奴だ
그 남자는 정말 재수없는 놈이야.
What a jerk move.
真是个混蛋举动
Vaya movimiento de imbécil
なんて嫌な行為だ
진짜 재수없는 행동이네.

Pronunciation

/dʒɜːk/

Usage Guide

Context: insult

Tone: annoyed, contemptuous

✓ Do Say

Common everyday insult
常见的日常侮辱语
Insulto cotidiano muy común
日常的によく使われる侮辱語
흔히 쓰이는 일상적 모욕어

✗ Don't Say

Professional settings
不应在职业场合中使用
No debe usarse en contextos profesionales
ビジネスなどの正式な場面では使わない
직장 등 공식적인 자리에서는 사용하지 않는다

Common Mistakes

Very American—British use other terms

Origin & History

American slang from 1930s. Originally meant a fool or stupid person. Now primarily means someone inconsiderate or mean rather than stupid.

Etymology: Possibly from 'jerkwater' (insignificant)

First recorded: 1930s America

Cultural Context

Era: 1930s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American media

Regional notes: American primarily. British say different terms.

Variations

JerkJerky