KNEE-JERK


Meaning of KNEE-JERK in English

Pronunciation: ' n ē - ˌ j ə rk, - ' j ə rk

Function: adjective

Date: 1951

: readily predictable : AUTOMATIC < knee-jerk reactions> also : reacting in a readily predictable way < knee-jerk liberals>

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