jerkish

English

Etymology

From jerk +‎ -ish.

Adjective

jerkish (comparative more jerkish, superlative most jerkish)

1. (informal) Like a jerk (obnoxious person).
   • 2007, Jane Mason, Sarah Hines Stephens, Girls Vs. Boys, page 67:

     Zoey laughed at Logan's jerkish behavior, then stepped closer to the older blond guy.

Related terms

• knee-jerkish