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Work vs Jerk - What's the difference?

work | jerk |


In lang=en terms the difference between work and jerk

is that work is to behave in a certain way when handled; while jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

As nouns the difference between work and jerk

is that work is employment while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

As verbs the difference between work and jerk

is that work is to do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers while jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Creep vs Jerk - What's the difference?

creep | jerk |


As a proper noun creep

is (derogatory) the committee]] to re-elect the president, which raised money for [[w:richard nixon|richard nixon's campaign for 1972 reelection.

As a noun jerk is

a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

As a verb jerk is

to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Jerk vs Jest - What's the difference?

jerk | jest |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between jerk and jest

is that jerk is (obsolete) to flout with contempt while jest is (obsolete) a mask; a pageant; an interlude.

As nouns the difference between jerk and jest

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while jest is (archaic) an act performed for amusement; a joke.

As verbs the difference between jerk and jest

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while jest is to tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone .

Jerk vs Dry - What's the difference?

jerk | dry |


As a noun jerk

is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

As a verb jerk

is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

As an acronym dry is

(computing).

Arse vs Jerk - What's the difference?

arse | jerk |


As an abbreviation arse

is (biochemistry) arylsulfatase e, an enzyme, deficiencies in which are associated with abnormalities in cartilage and bone development.

As a noun jerk is

a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

As a verb jerk is

to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Fink vs Jerk - What's the difference?

fink | jerk |


As nouns the difference between fink and jerk

is that fink is finch while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

As a verb jerk is

to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Tap vs Jerk - What's the difference?

tap | jerk |


As nouns the difference between tap and jerk

is that tap is a tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask; a spigot while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

As verbs the difference between tap and jerk

is that tap is to furnish with taps while jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

As an initialism TAP

is initialism of lang=en.

Jerk vs Dirk - What's the difference?

jerk | dirk |


As a noun jerk

is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade.

As a verb jerk

is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

As a proper noun dirk is

of german and dutch origin, cognate to derek.

Jerk vs Impulse - What's the difference?

jerk | impulse |


In obsolete terms the difference between jerk and impulse

is that jerk is to flout with contempt while impulse is to impel; to incite.

As nouns the difference between jerk and impulse

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body while impulse is a thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

As verbs the difference between jerk and impulse

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement while impulse is to impel; to incite.

Jock vs Jerk - What's the difference?

jock | jerk |


In us slang pejorative terms the difference between jock and jerk

is that jock is an enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests. A slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength. A pretty boy that shows off in sport while jerk is a person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.

As nouns the difference between jock and jerk

is that jock is a common man while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

As verbs the difference between jock and jerk

is that jock is to masturbate while jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

As a proper noun Jock

is a nickname.

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