Category:Yerk

Yerk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Yerked; p. pr. & vb. n. Yerking.] Etym: [see yerk.]

1. To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or Strike suddenly; to jerk. Their wounded steeds. . . Yerk out their armed heels at their dead Masters. Shak.

2. To strike or lash with a whip. [obs. or scot.]

Yerk Yerk, v. i.

1. To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk. They flirt, they yerk, they backward. . . fling. Drayton.

2. To move a quick, jerking motion.

Yerk Yerk, n.

Defn: a sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.