jerkass
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Meaning · English
An obnoxious or unlikeable person; a jerk.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Breaking up is fairly easy. Sometimes you have a jerkass who won't take the hint.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jerkass” mean?
An obnoxious or unlikeable person; a jerk.
Is “jerkass” formal or informal?
jerkass is generally derogatory, slang.