knee-jerk


Definition: Meaning of, knee-jerk in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / niː dʒəːk /

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  1. a knee-jerk reaction, answer etc is what you feel or say about a situation from habit, without thinking about it [=  automatic]
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  • knee-jerk reflex (noun)
    1. a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
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