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Jerk vs Reflex - What's the difference?

jerk | reflex | Synonyms |

Jerk is a synonym of reflex.


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

is that jerk is (obsolete) to flout with contempt while reflex is (obsolete) reflection; the light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade.

As nouns the difference between jerk and reflex

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while reflex is an automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.

As verbs the difference between jerk and reflex

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 reflex is to bend, turn back or reflect.

As an adjective reflex is

bent, turned back or reflected.

Jerk vs Twist - What's the difference?

jerk | twist | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between jerk and twist

is that jerk is to flout with contempt while twist is a roll of twisted dough, baked.

In intransitive terms the difference between jerk and twist

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement while twist is to dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips).

In transitive terms the difference between jerk and twist

is that jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while twist is to coax.

Jerk vs Walk - What's the difference?

jerk | walk |


As nouns the difference between jerk and walk

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while walk is a trip made by walking.

As verbs the difference between jerk and walk

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 walk is (lb) to move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times compare .

Nerd vs Jerk - What's the difference?

nerd | jerk |


As nouns the difference between nerd and jerk

is that nerd is a person who is intellectual but generally introverted while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

As a verb jerk is

to make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

Jerk vs Fetch - What's the difference?

jerk | fetch | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between jerk and fetch

is that jerk is to flout with contempt while fetch is to recall from a swoon; to revive; sometimes with to.

In intransitive terms the difference between jerk and fetch

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement while fetch is to bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.

As an adjective fetch is

attractive, popular.

Wiggle vs Jerk - What's the difference?

wiggle | jerk | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between wiggle and jerk

is that wiggle is to move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; To shake or jiggle while jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

As nouns the difference between wiggle and jerk

is that wiggle is a wiggling movement while jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

Jerk vs Quake - What's the difference?

jerk | quake | Related terms |

Jerk is a related term of quake.


As nouns the difference between jerk and quake

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while quake is a trembling]] or [[shake|shaking.

As verbs the difference between jerk and quake

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 quake is (lb) to tremble or shake.

Narcissist vs Jerk - What's the difference?

narcissist | jerk |


As nouns the difference between narcissist and jerk

is that narcissist is person full of egoism and pride 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.

Rock vs Jerk - What's the difference?

rock | jerk | Related terms |

Rock is a related term of jerk.


As verbs the difference between rock and jerk

is that rock is (rycka) 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.

As a noun jerk is

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

Jerk vs Twitcha - What's the difference?

jerk | twitcha |

Twitcha is likely misspelled.


Twitcha has no English definition.

As a noun jerk

is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body.

As a verb jerk

is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

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