Jerk vs. Moron: An Introspection
Finally, after lots of not doing anything about it, I looked at the Miriam Webster online dictionary and found the following:
Main Entry: jerk
Pronunciation: 'j&rk
Function: noun
Etymology: probably alteration of yerk
1 : a single quick motion of short duration
2 a : jolting, bouncing, or thrusting motions b : a tendency to produce spasmodic motions
3 a : an involuntary spasmodic muscular movement due to reflex action b plural : involuntary twitchings due to nervous excitement
4 : an annoyingly stupid or foolish person
5 : the pushing of a weight from shoulder height to a position overhead in weight lifting
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Main Entry: mo·ron
Pronunciation: 'mor-"än
Function: noun
Etymology: irregular from Greek mOros foolish, stupid
1 usually offensive : a mildly mentally retarded person
2 : a very stupid person
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Confusing....
1 Comments:
you funny comments on usha's post got me here... are you a stand up comedian or something? : )
3:26 AM
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