Jerk
Jerk verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.
Shift
Shift verb - To change the place or position of.
How words are described
| complete | complete jerk | complete shift |
| total | total jerk | total shift |
| original | original jerk | original shift |
| real | real jerk | real shift |
| Other adjectives: massive, big, huge, major, general, colossal, bigger, creepy, biggest. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Jerk with a Heart of Gold: A lot of the initially antagonistic Pandora (in particular, the leading third years like Elizabeth) somewhat shift towards this characterization as time goes on.
Source: Manga / Freezing - Time will tell on whether the events of Internet/GIFT Arc will shift her character to pure Jerk Ass.
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Jerkass: Elizabeth, though for some her Pet the Dog moments might shift her over into Jerk with a Heart of Gold territory.
Source: Film / Bad Teacher
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