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jerkwater

The word “jerkwater” has 3 syllables: jerk-wa-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɜːrkˌwɔːtər/

What is synonym and antonym for jerkwater?

In the thesaurus, “jerkwater” has 1 synonym and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jerkwater along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jerkwater

  • one-horse

Antonyms for jerkwater

  • big
  • chief
  • consequential
  • dominant
  • eventful
  • fatal
  • important
  • major
  • material
  • meaningful
  • principal
  • significant
  • substantial

Meanings of jerkwater

  • noun
    1. A train on a branch line.
    2. A jerkwater town.
  • adjective
    1. Of an inhabited place, small, insignificant, and backward.

Example Sentences

  • Jerkwater towns often have a certain charm, but they can lack the amenities of larger cities.
  • Don't expect much excitement in that jerkwater village, it's pretty quiet.
  • The train only made a brief stop in the jerkwater town before continuing on its journey.
  • She grew up in a tiny jerkwater community nestled in the hills.
  • Despite its size, the jerkwater town had a tight-knit community that looked out for one another.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jerkwater, such as: big, chief, consequential, dominant, eventful, fatal, important.

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