His jerk reaction to the news caused unnecessary drama.
jerk move
Frequency:
60
%
That was a real jerk move on his part.
jerk store
Frequency:
40
%
I heard they have the best jerk seasoning at that jerk store.
Idiomatic Expressions for jerk
Phrase: jerk reaction
Meaning: an immediate, instinctive reaction without much thought
Usage: His jerk reaction to the news was to yell and storm out of the room.