jerkwad

English

Etymology

jerk +‎ -wad

Pronunciation

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Noun

jerkwad (plural jerkwads)

1. (slang, derogatory, Canada, US) A jerk; an obnoxious person.
   • 2001, William Bernhardt, Murder One, Ballantine, →ISBN, page 110:

     And frankly, jerkwad, you're not worthy to lick the dirt off his briefcase.

   • 2001, Bill Roorbach, The Smallest Color, Counterpoint, 2003 pbk ed., →ISBN, p. 222:

     Hidge said, "Someone with a license, jerkwad."

   • 2003 December 16, “Confidentials”, in Weekly World News, page 23:

     You're not crazy, just extremely annoying. Go soak your head, jerkwad.