Jerry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʒɛɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jerry is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland, slang) A chamber pot.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, slang) A chamber pot.
More Meanings
- (ethnic slur) Alternative letter-case form of Jerry (“a German”).
- (UK, thieves' cant, obsolete) A watch (timepiece).
- (dated) Jerry-built.
Example Sentences
We used chamber-pots a good deal – ‘jerries’ – cause of much hilarity doe to the hostilities.
If a man builds a jerry-house, he has a jerry conscience; and there are a lot of consciences of that description going about.
Watch stealing, or jerry getting, as the thieving fraternity designate the operation, is carried on to a considerable extent all the year round.
R. Austin Freeman, A Savant's Vendetta 'Do you know a jerry when you sees one — a red 'un, mind you?' […] The fellow looked furtively at the door and then, diving into an inner pocket, pulled out a handsome gold watch with a massive chain attached, exhibited it for a moment and then dropped it back.
Word Forms
- jerries
Synonyms for jerry
Depending on context, synonyms include German, boche, hun, kraut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hun, boche, kraut, jimmy, juan, willie.
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