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Jerky

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

A type of cured meat e.g., beef jerky; foolish or silly.

Related Names

Jerk, Jerks, Jerkey.

Famous Usage

Beef Jerky - while not a person, this dried meat snack popularized the word 'jerky' in American culture.

Screen Details

While 'jerky' isn't commonly used as a character name, it appears as a slang term in films like 'The Breakfast Club' and various teen comedies. The term gained popularity in 1980s pop culture.

Personality Plus

Playful, energetic, and a bit mischievous - perfect for a pet with a feisty or quirky personality who likes to play rough and tumble.

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