Jerks vs. Berks

Jerks vs. Berks — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Jerks and Berks

Jerksverb

To give a sudden quick thrust, push, pull, or twist to.

Berksnoun

plural of berk

Jerksverb

To throw or toss with a quick abrupt motion.

Jerksverb

To utter abruptly or sharply

jerked out the answer.

Jerksverb

To make and serve (ice-cream sodas, for example) at a soda fountain.

Jerksverb

(Sports) To press (a weight) overhead from shoulder height in a quick motion.

Jerksverb

To move in sudden abrupt motions; jolt

The train jerked forward.

Jerksverb

To make spasmodic motions

My legs jerked from fatigue.

Jerksverb

To cut (meat) into long strips and dry in the sun or cure by exposing to smoke.

Jerksnoun

A sudden abrupt motion, such as a yank or twist.

Jerksnoun

A jolting or lurching motion.

Jerksnoun

(Physiology) A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement.

Jerksnoun

jerks Involuntary convulsive twitching often resulting from excitement. Often used with the.

Jerksnoun

(Slang) A foolish, rude, or contemptible person.

Jerksnoun

(Sports) A lift in which the weight is heaved overhead from shoulder height with a quick motion.

Jerksadjective

Being or relating to a method of barbecuing meat that has been seasoned and wrapped in leaves of the allspice tree

jerk chicken.