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1: a single quick motion of short duration2 a: jolting, bouncing, or thrusting motions b: a tendency to produce spasmodic motions3 a: an involuntary spasmodic muscular movement due to reflex action bplural : involuntary twitchings due to nervous excitement4 a: an annoyingly stupid or foolish person b: an unlikable person
; especially : one who is cruel, rude, or small-minded5: the pushing of a weight from shoulder height to a position overhead in weight lifting
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