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vb. 1 (context idiomatic English) to cheat or treat unfairly 2 (context intransitive English) To act foolishly
Usage examples of "jerk around".
Geoffrey saw the Fitzhugh jerk around sharply at the words, but she said nothing when Simon was joined by Robin and young Nicholas.
Her nerves were jumpy, and though she didn't jerk around at every raucous bird call or chattering monkey, or even the alarming rustles in the underbrush, her senses were acutely, painfully attuned to the noises.
Tess called out, and had the satisfaction of seeing Willa's head jerk around and her face register sheer horror.
His wings were beating the air savagely now, and he let the ship jerk around on its tail, heading after the four ships.
The splash was louder than they'd hoped it would be, and they both saw the priest's head jerk around to stare directly at them.
Ferrel glanced at him quickly, noticing Jenkins head jerk around as he did so.
Ferrel glanced at him quickly, noticing Jenkins' head jerk around as he did so.