YERK


Meaning of YERK in English

I. ˈyərk verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English yerken

transitive verb

1.

a. archaic : to pull (a stitch) tight in making a shoe

b. dialect : to bind tightly

2. dialect

a. : to beat (as with a rod or whip) vigorously : thrash

b. : to attack (as with harsh words) or excite vigorously : stir up : goad

3. dialect

a. : to cause to move abruptly : jerk , hurl , kick

b. : to strike up (as a song)

4. dialect : to begin with zest

intransitive verb

1. obsolete : to lash out with the heels

2. dialect : to move hastily or suddenly

II. noun

( -s )

1. Scotland : thump , lashing , kick , stab

2. dialect : a quick movement : jerk

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