| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| jerk | (verb) make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion | Synonyms: twitch |
| (verb) throw or toss with a quick motion | Synonyms: flick | |
| (verb) pull, or move with a sudden movement | Synonyms: yank | |
| (verb) move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions | Synonyms: twitch | |
| (verb) jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched | Synonyms: buck, hitch |