Jerk and Switch

Jerk

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

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

Switch noun - A quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down.

Usage example: that telltale switch of the cat's tail meant there was a mouse under the piano

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

old	old jerk	old switch
complete	complete jerk	complete switch
original	original jerk	original switch
real	real jerk	real switch
Other adjectives: big, huge, little, major.

But it turns out he's just being a jerk, there's no switch, and they do indeed get blown into space.

Source: Hope Spot / Live-Action TV
In the case of Guts, he can switch from being a gruff jerk to being very tender and caring.

Source: Real Men Hate Affection
Similar to Francine, she can switch between the most level headed of the family or as much a self-righteous Jerk Ass as Stan.

Source: Depending on the Writer

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