jerk water
The term "jerk water" has origins in the early days of steam locomotives and has evolved to describe insignificant or remote places.
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Definition
C1Colloquial
(derogatory, informal)A small, insignificant, or remote town.
Example
- He grew up in some jerk water town in the middle of nowhere.
C2Rail Transport
(dated, historical)To fill a steam locomotive's water tank manually from natural water sources.
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