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jerk means someone who is mean.

Someone that is mean and or worse than a mean persons. ==Additional answer== Jerk can be basically either of 2 definitions. You can jerk something, which would to pull suddenly or sharply. You could be called a jerk and this would generally be in the line of calling someone an idiot.
A jerk can be defined as "an inconsiderate person" or, "somebody who is regarded as behaving foolishly." It is considered an offensive term.

"Jerk" is most commonly used to label a disrespectful, somewhat cruel, or otherwise "mean" individual.

"Jerk" can also be applied as, "don't be a jerk," or "Jason is being a huge jerk." In this case, it refers to the subject's negative behavior towards another party in that instance, and not necessarily to the subject's general behavior the majority of the time.

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To pull or tug at something

Another word for jerk can be imbecile or being rude

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The opposite of a jerk is a nice guy.

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