jerker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who makes jerky, a type of dried and preserved meat.

  - "The jerker prepared a large batch of jerky for the hikers."
  - "My grandfather is a true jerker, he can make the best jerky in town."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jerker
jerk , quirk , perk , work

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Variants

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jerk , jerked , jerker , jerkers , jerking , jerks , soda jerk , soda jerker , soda jerks

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Etymology

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From the Nahuatl word 'xactli' meaning 'dried meat'.

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Trivia

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1. Jerky was a staple food for early explorers and settlers in the American West.

2. The largest producer of jerky in the world is the United States.

3. Jerky was a popular food among ancient Romans and Egyptians.

4. Jerky is high in protein and low in fat, making it a popular choice for athletes and hikers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jerky making: The process of preparing, drying and preserving meat to make jerky.

2. Jerky snacks: Commercially produced and packaged jerky, often sold as a convenient and portable snack.

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Culture

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Jerky is a traditional food in many cultures, especially in arid regions where preserving meat was essential. It has been a staple food for various indigenous peoples in North and South America, Africa, and Asia.

How to Memorize "jerker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making jerky, from slicing the meat to drying it in the sun.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jerker' with the image of a person making jerky or a pack of jerky snacks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jerks Eat Kangaroo' to remember the word 'jerker'.

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