jerk

To cut (meat) into long strips and dry in the sun or cure by exposing to smoke.

Being or relating to a method of barbecuing meat that has been seasoned and wrapped in leaves of the allspice tree.

To give a sudden quick thrust, push, pull, or twist to.

To throw or toss with a quick abrupt motion.

To utter abruptly or sharply.

To make and serve (ice-cream sodas, for example) at a soda fountain.

To press (a weight) overhead from shoulder height in a quick motion.

To move in sudden abrupt motions; jolt.

To make spasmodic motions.

A sudden abrupt motion, such as a yank or twist.