Jerkism

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Jerkish behavior. slang, uncountable

    "It was only a minor victory, but any blow against jerkism is to be savored. Unless you are a hermit or a jerk yourself, you must know that jerkism is one of society's major irritants, and it has been increasing."

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"It was only a minor victory, but any blow against jerkism is to be savored. Unless you are a hermit or a jerk yourself, you must know that jerkism is one of society's major irritants, and it has been increasing."

Etymology

From jerk + -ism.

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