"jerko" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jerkos [plural]
Etymology: From jerk + -o. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jerk|o}} jerk + -o Head templates: {{en-noun}} jerko (plural jerkos)
  1. (slang) A jerk; an obnoxious person. Tags: slang Related terms: jerk

Inflected forms

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