Jerk and Jab

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Jerk noun - A person whose behavior is offensive to others.

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Jab and jerk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jab" instead the word "Jerk" as a noun or a verb.

Jab noun - A quick thrust.

Usage example: gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

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Jerk and jab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jerk" instead the word "Jab" as a noun or a verb.

nice	nice jerk	nice jab
sarcastic	sarcastic jerk	sarcastic jab
petty	petty jerk	petty jab
real	real jerk	real jab
Other adjectives: massive, big, little, bitter, major, cynical.

times	jerk times	jab times
enemies	jerk enemies	jab enemies

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