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Stupid person cutting end off sun-dried meat strips (4)

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jerk

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'stupid person' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for jerk that I've seen before include "Sharp tug" , "Pull suddenly - twerp!" , "dull person" , "Jolt; tug" , "Yank; preserve (beef)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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