🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

바보

Pronunciation / Transliteration: babo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Jerk/dʒɜrk/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 가끔 바보가 될 수 있다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is rude or behaves obnoxiously.

    "He can be such a jerk when he doesn't get his way."
As verb
  1. 1

    To move with a sudden, sharp motion.

    "She jerked the door open when she heard the noise."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'jerk' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the earlier term 'jerk off', which referred to a sudden movement. It is believed to have roots in the Spanish word 'jerquear', meaning to pull or jerk.

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