jerkism

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noun

Jerkish behavior.

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Meanings

nounjerkism (uncountable)
  1. slanguncountableJerkish behavior.

    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.

    2014, Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997

Origin

From jerk + -ism.

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APA

jerkism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jerkism

MLA

“jerkism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jerkism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jerkism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jerkism.

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