Jerk and Nod

Jerk

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

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Nod and jerk are semantically related in sway topic. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a verb "Jerk".

Nod verb - To make short up-and-down movements.

Usage example: though she couldn't see the rain, she knew it had started because she could see the flowers nod as raindrops hit them

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Jerk and nod are semantically related in sway topic. Sometimes you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

nice	nice jerk	nice nod
original	original jerk	original nod
real	real jerk	real nod
big	big jerk	big nod
Other adjectives: huge, little, major, bigger.

Georgette the poodle in Oliver & Company is a rich French Jerk, though she is actually a Fauxreigner but her French name is clearly a nod to the stereotype.

Source: National Animal Stereotypes
Jerk Ass Facade: As stated, he considers himself an entertainer first and foremost—his energetic on-air personality (along with the show's rapid-fire pacing) is something of a nod to his professional past as a Kansas City sports anchor.

Source: Radio / Rush Limbaugh
Continuity Nod: Steven brings up numerous details from "Story for Steven", like how big of a jerk Marty was to his dad, and how horrible his manager skills were when it came to promoting Greg's concert.

Source: Recap / Steven Universe S 3 E 7 Drop Beat Dad

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