jerks

Sudden, sharp, involuntary movements or contractions of muscles or body parts.

"The patient experienced several involuntary jerks."

Contemptible, foolish, or annoying people who are often rude or inconsiderate.

"Those jerks cut in front of us in the queue."

Makes a sudden, quick, and forceful pull or movement of something.

"He jerks the fishing rod to set the hook."