n. A portmanteau of zero and jerk. A zerk is the kickback that you
get when you accelerate from rest or come to a complete stop while driving. A zerk can be
strong or
weak depending on your acceleration.
v. Zerking is the act of causing a zerk.
New drivers always zerk at stop signs.
I can't
stand riding public transportation. If you're standing, you
get thrown all over the place from all of the zerks.