jerkism
nounEtymology From jerk + -ism.
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Slang 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:
- Related terms
- knee-jerkism