jerko

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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.