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jerk2

Syllabification: (jerk)
Pronunciation: /jərk/
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Definition of jerk

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective jerked)
  • prepare (meat) by marinating it in spices and drying or barbecuing it over a wood fire:jerked beef

noun

  • jerked meat:fiery Jamaican jerk [as modifier]:jerk chicken

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin American Spanish charquear, from charqui, from Quechua echarqui 'dried flesh'

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