Yerking

Pronunciation: /ˈjɚkɪŋ/

Yerking (verb)

  1. To move your body suddenly and briefly, often because of pain, surprise, or strong emotion.
  2. To pull something quickly and then let it go, usually to make it move or to get attention.

Examples

  • The dog made a sudden body jerk when the leash tightened.
  • I felt a sudden body jerk as the chair moved unexpectedly.