The term 'kind of jerk' can be represented by two crossword solutions: SODA and KNEE. SODA is an acronym for 'Smart-Alecky, Obnoxious, Disrespectful, Attitude', which is a slang term used to describe someone who is rude and disrespectful. KNEE is a reference to the phrase 'KNEE-jerk reaction', which is used to describe an immediate and instinctive response to something without thinking it through. Both terms are used to describe someone who is impulsive and inconsiderate.