(vulgar, countable, slang, US) An annoying person. / (vulgar, uncountable, US) An act of masturbation. / (film) A stunt in which the performer is suddenly pulled off a horse, etc. by means of a cable.

(chiefly attributive) Denim.

A pair of trousers made from denim cotton.

plural of jean

(uncountable) A state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity. / (countable) A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.

Characterized by physical jerking. / Having the behavior of a jerk (unpleasant person).

Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun.

(transitive) To cure and preserve (meat) by drying it, making jerky.

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

(transitive, archaic) To jeopardize; to endanger.