"jerkass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jerkasses [plural]
Etymology: From jerk + ass. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|jerk|ass}} jerk + ass Head templates: {{en-noun}} jerkass (plural jerkasses)
  1. (slang, derogatory) An obnoxious or unlikeable person; a jerk. Tags: derogatory, slang Synonyms: jerk ass, jerk-ass Translations (obnoxious or unlikeable person): connard [masculine] (French)

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