Tornadoes come in many shapes and sizes, but they are typically in the form of a visible condensation funnel originating from the base of a huge storm cloud, whose narrow end touches the earth and is often encircled by a basal cloud of debris and dust.
Soda jerk. A soda jerk (or soda jerker) is a personâtypically a youthâwho operates the soda fountain in a drugstore, often for the purpose of preparing and serving flavored soda water or an ice cream soda. This was made by putting flavored syrup into a specially designed tall glass, adding carbonated water and, finally, one or two scoops of ice cream.
Definition of jerk. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to give a quick suddenly arrested push, pull, or twist to jerk a rope. 3  2 : to propel or move with or as if with a quick suddenly arrested motion jerked the door open. 4  3 : to mix and serve (drinks, such as sodas) behind a soda fountain. 5  intransitive verb.