jerkwad

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Meaning · English

A jerk; an obnoxious person.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

And frankly, jerkwad, you're not worthy to lick the dirt off his briefcase.

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 “jerkwad” mean?

A jerk; an obnoxious person.

Is “jerkwad” formal or informal?

jerkwad is generally derogatory, slang.