B2nouninformalrelationships
US/dʒɜːrk/
UK/dʒɜːk/
a person who is rude, selfish or unkind to others
In context
Sorry I was such a jerk yesterday, I was just really stressed.
Some jerk parked right in front of my gate again.
He acts like a jerk around his friends, but he's sweet at home.
Words that go with jerk
adjective + noun
- total jerkHer ex was a total jerk to her.
- such a jerkWhy are you being such a jerk today?
- some jerkSome jerk stole my umbrella from the office.
- arrogant jerkNobody wants to work with an arrogant jerk.
verb + preposition
- act like a jerkStop acting like a jerk and say sorry.