jerkinhead

Meanings

• noun

  A person who acts in a foolish or awkward manner, especially one who is excessively obedient or subservient.

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Variants

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jerkier , jerkiest , jerkily , jerkiness , jerkinesses , jerky

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Etymology

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Originally, a term used in the 16th century to describe a type of shirt with long, hanging sleeves. Over time, the term came to be used to describe a person who behaved in an awkward or foolish manner.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jerkinhead' is believed to have originated in the 16th century, when it was used to describe a type of shirt with long, hanging sleeves.

2. The term 'jerkinhead' has been used in various forms of literature and music to describe a character who is excessively obedient or subservient.

3. The term 'jerkinhead' has also been used as a term of endearment or affectionately to describe someone who is quirky or eccentric.

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Related Concepts

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1. subservient: A person who is excessively obedient or willing to obey orders or directions, often to the point of losing personal autonomy.

2. awkward: Uncomfortable or difficult to deal with due to unfamiliarity or lack of grace or coordination.

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Culture

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The term 'jerkinhead' has been used in various forms of literature and music to describe a character who is excessively obedient or subservient. In some cases, it has been used as a term of endearment or affectionately to describe someone who is quirky or eccentric.

How to Memorize "jerkinhead"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person behaving in a foolish or awkward manner, with long, hanging sleeves, to help remember the definition of 'jerkinhead'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'jerkinhead' with someone who is excessively obedient or subservient, or with someone who behaves in a foolish or awkward manner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the long, hanging sleeves of a 'jerkinhead' shirt to help remember the definition.

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