Jerk and Leap

Jerk

Jerk verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.

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

Leap verb - To propel oneself upward or forward into the air.

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

Nearby Words: leaped, leaping, leapt

massive	massive jerk	massive leap
big	big jerk	big leap
huge	huge jerk	huge leap
lazy	lazy jerk	lazy leap
Other adjectives: major, bigger, biggest.

Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Jed Poole yells bombastic insults at anyone within earshot, but he won't hesitate to leap into action if any of his companions are in danger.

Source: Comic Book / Star Raiders
He makes the expected leap from Jerkass to Jerk with a Heart of Gold over the course of 3, which would naturally bring him up to the more Knight in Sour Armor portrayal of 1.

Source: Franchise / Devil May Cry
It wasn't until after joining HOMRA and slowing becoming a Green-Eyed Monster that he made the leap from lonely introverted kid who clung to his best friend into a full on Jerk Ass Stalker with a Crush.

Source: Used to Be a Sweet Kid

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