"jerkery" meaning in All languages combined

See jerkery on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: jerk + -ery Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jerk|ery}} jerk + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jerkery (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Behavior characteristic of a jerk (obnoxious person). Tags: informal, uncountable Related terms: knee-jerkery
    Sense id: en-jerkery-en-noun-gWX9bqxD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ery

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