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flick vs jerk

jerk vs flick

flick and jerk both are nouns.

flick and jerk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flick Yes No Yes No
jerk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flick and jerk are synonyms defined as:
  • flick and jerk: throw or toss with a quick motion
flick (noun) jerk (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement an abrupt spasmodic movement
a short stroke a sudden abrupt pull
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible) raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
a dull stupid fatuous person
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
flick (verb) jerk (verb)
remove with a flick (of the hand) make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
touch or hit with a light, quick blow throw or toss with a quick motion
cause to make a snapping sound pull, or move with a sudden movement
throw or toss with a quick motion move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
twitch or flutter jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
cause to move with a flick
flash intermittently
look through a book or other written material
shine unsteadily
Difference between flick and jerk

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