English
Alternative forms
knee-jerk
Adjective
kneejerk
- Of a reply or reaction, automatic and easily predictable; reacting spontaneously in the expected manner.
Noun
kneejerk
- A reflex extension of the lower leg resulting from a sharp tap to the tendon below the patella.
Synonyms
kneejerk reflex
patellar reflex
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