JERKER

yanker, jerker

(noun) someone who gives a strong sudden pull

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jerker (plural jerkers)

A North American river chub, a hornyhead chub (Nocomis biguttatus).

Someone or something that jerks.

Source: Wiktionary


Jerk"er, n.

1. A beater. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

2. One who jerks or moves with a jerk.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A North American river chub (Hybopsis biguttatus).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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