Dictionary
Jerks
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 5 letters · Common · plural and third-person singular form of jerk
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does jerks mean?
noun
a dull stupid fatuous person
Synonymsdork
an abrupt spasmodic movement
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
Synonymsjerkyjerked meat
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
a sudden abrupt pull
Synonymstug
verb
pull, or move with a sudden movement
“He turned the handle and jerked the door open”
Synonymsyank
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
“The patient's legs were jerkings”
Synonymstwitch
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
“his face is twitching”
Synonymstwitch
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
“the yung filly bucked”
throw or toss with a quick motion
“flick a piece of paper across the table”
Synonymsflick
Definitions shown for jerk, the base form of jerks.
Is JERKS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
How many points is JERKS worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in JERKS
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