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jerk
dʒɜːk
verb
szarpnąć
Also
drgnąć
Definition
To make a short, sudden, and abrupt movement, or to pull something with a sudden, sharp motion.
Examples
The car jerked forward and then stalled.
Samochód szarpnął do przodu, a potem zgasł.
He jerked the rope to get her attention.
Szarpnął liną, żeby zwrócić jej uwagę.
Collocations
jerk backjerk forwardjerk awake
noun
szarpnięcie
Also
drgnięcie(n)
Definition
A sudden, quick, and abrupt movement.
Examples
With a sudden jerk, the train started moving.
Z nagłym szarpnięciem pociąg ruszył.
He felt a sharp jerk on the fishing line.
Poczuł ostre szarpnięcie na żyłce wędkarskiej.
Collocations
sudden jerksharp jerkviolent jerk
noun
dupek
Also
palant(m)
Definition
A foolish, annoying, or contemptible person.
Examples
Don't be such a jerk, help him out.
Nie bądź takim dupkiem, pomóż mu.
He acted like a complete jerk at the party.
Zachowywał się jak kompletny palant na imprezie.
Collocations
total jerkrude jerkact like a jerk
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