jerko
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A jerk; an obnoxious person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Listen, jerko, you know you're special to me. I think you're a great guy with something to offer, and if it's the last thing I do, I'll shove you down J.J.B.'s throat.
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 “jerko” mean?
A jerk; an obnoxious person.
Is “jerko” formal or informal?
jerko is generally slang.