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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesidiota
Pronunciation / Transliteration: iˈðjota
"A veces puede ser un idiota."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is rude or behaves obnoxiously.
"He can be such a jerk when he doesn't get his way."
- 1
To move with a sudden, sharp motion.
"She jerked the door open when she heard the noise."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'jerk' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the Spanish word 'charquear', meaning to dry meat by jerking it. Over time, it evolved to describe a style of cooking that involves marinating meat with a spicy seasoning blend, particularly in Caribbean cuisine.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jerk" is said worldwide
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傻瓜
Transliteration: shǎguā
"他有时会是个傻瓜。"
imbécile
Transliteration: ɛ̃be.sil
"Il peut être un imbécile parfois."
Trottel
Transliteration: ˈtʁɔtəl
"Er kann manchmal ein Trottel sein."
stupido
Transliteration: ˈstupido
"Può essere così stupido a volte."
idiota
Transliteration: iˈðjota
"A veces puede ser un idiota."
idiota
Transliteration: iˈdi.ota
"Ele pode ser um idiota às vezes."
बेवकूफ
Transliteration: bewakoof
"वह कभी-कभी बेवकूफ हो सकता है।"
바보
Transliteration: babo
"그는 가끔 바보가 될 수 있다."
馬鹿
Transliteration: baka
"彼は時々馬鹿になることがある。"
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