JERK

What Does JERK Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

JERK means "An Idiot" or "Stupid Person."

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Although JERK can describe a person of any gender, it is most often used to describe males because it derives from the verb to jerk (meaning to masturbate), which is most often applied to men. From a women's perspective, a JERK is typically considered to be a selfish or manipulative man or one who sees women as a sexual conquest.

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When I write JERK, I mean this:

A JERK describes an insensitive, selfish, arrogant person.

Summary of Key Points

Definition for JERK

JERK means "Idiot." This is the most common meaning for JERK on social-media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat.

JERK
Definition:	Idiot
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of JERK in Sentences

Here are examples of JERK in conversations:

Tony: Why won't you take your brother to school?
Jordan: He's a JERK.

Tony: Brad is such a JERK!
Jordan: I can't believe he hit on you again.

An Academic Look at JERK

JERK is typically used as a noun (i.e., a naming word). For example:

I saw the JERK who bullied me in school.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

The term JERK has been around since before the digital era. Due to its overuse in the online world, its effectiveness as an insult has greatly dwindled.