yerk Meaning, Definition & Usage

Yerk transitive verb

Etymology

See Yerk.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Yerked ; present participle & verbal noun Yerking

Definitions

1. To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.

   Their wounded steeds . . . Yerk out their armed heels at their dead masters. Shak.

2. To strike or lash with a whip. Obs. or Scot.

Yerk intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk.

   They flirt, they yerk, they backward . . . fling. Drayton.

2. To move a quick, jerking motion.

Yerk noun

Definitions

1. A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.