jerkism en · NOUN
Etymology
From jerk + -ism.
Meanings
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(slang, uncountable) Jerkish 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: