jerk around en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(informal, transitive) To cheat or treat unfairly.
Near-synonyms: mislead, misdirect, mistreat; (vulgar) dick around
- (informal, intransitive) To act foolishly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jerks around | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| jerked around | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| jerked around | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| jerking around | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Synonyms
screw around · mess around · dick around · fool around · dick around · mistreat · misdirect · mislead · fuck around