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A jervais (aka a jervon) is a pyhsical and vocal reaction on a whim after some particularly silly and jovial event has transpired.

Specifically, a jervais is a gesture with the forearm beginning parallel to the body and moving across the body culminating in a single arm folding.

Whilst this arm action has occured, the performer of the jervais must contort his face exceptionally insanely (semi closing the eyes) and whilst opening his mouth audaciously speak the words "ehhhh jervais"

It is possible to perform a jervon without the aforementioned hand movement and go straight to the vocal embodiment of the sentiment. (if you're lazy, in a confined space or being subtle)

Also, for subtlety, a gentle arm swing will suffice in certain circumstances.
"I just added a ridiculous word to urbandictionary.com that is actually used for the above reasons"

"Ehhhhhhhhh jervais!!!!!!"
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Jam Jackin Jervis 

Jam Jackin Jervis is a well known figure in the GTA in Canada. JJJ is well known for stealing almost anything, from car tires to laptops. Jam Jackin Jervis loves to also steal things from partys. Eventually the phrase "Jam Jacked" has transpired into a phrase said by those who have had somthing stolen from them.
*Child enters his hallway at school and see's his locker has been cut*
Student 1 "Looks like Jam Jackin Jervis has been here!"
Student 2 "Ahhhhh, I've been Jam Jacked!"
Jam Jackin Jervis by Jervis69 September 9, 2009

Holly Jervis 

A holiday camp singer and cabaret artist from the Sunny Isle of Wight who auditioned for the X Factor in 2008. Simon Cowell compared her mouth to a cave after her rendition of Big, Blonde and Beautiful from Hairspray.

She has an army of dedicated fans on Twitter known as the Jervinators who are extremely supportive
Do you know Holly Jervis?

Yes of course! BRING ON THAT PECAN PIE!
Holly Jervis by Debbie Hanna May 22, 2023

Port Jervis 

Small Town in New York. Historically a Steam train town. Mostly ignorant people and people who have less than a desirable IQ. but some of them are actually smart.. Port Java, Brother Bruno's, Len and Joe's and Hess' are the redeeming qualities of this town. The point where New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania come together.
Non-Port jervian: Port Jervis where is that?
Port Jervian: Where New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania come together.
Port Jervis by Metal Box Dweller October 30, 2011
Jervois or Jervu means “Krazy Man” but the word “Jervois” is also known as doing insane stuff
My friend Lawrence did a Jervois stunt during the BMX tournament
jervois by Nikko Tesla September 15, 2021
One who is narcissistic & has a interior complex syndrome. May exhibit excessive confidence so as to captivate the opposite sex. Often times mistaken as arrogant due to their ego.
Don’t be a Jervis!
Jervis by Whatisthelrobkem? November 22, 2021

port jervis 

port jervis...
small town by the river in new york; the tri-state area!
has negatives like some dirtbags, sluts, bitches, and assholes! & some people are so ignorant! maaaad people do drugs in port! we do seem to be cursed with death, we've had about 10 teenage deaths in port....sad. also, the high school sucks!

it does have its positives, though! rafting down the river in the summer, port java, the hawks nest, point peter, hess', being by the river, smart students, nice scenery! pretty much everyone knows everyone...it is kind of just a small town! people in port like to just party, chill, hang out and have a good time!
jake: yoo what's good?
tommy: nothingg, chillin' in port jervis about to take a blunt ride up 42!
jake: word? can i come?!
tommy: k, i'll pick you up! where are you?
port jervis by crackerjack! April 22, 2011
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