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jerk-wake
noun
/jerk-wayk/
Definition
The terrifying full-body spasm that jolts you out of the first stage of sleep.
In use
“I had a massive jerk-wake and kicked the wall.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun
- Pronunciation
- /jerk-wayk/
Classification
- Life domain
- Mind, body & behaviour
History
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