jerry

[ jer-ee ]

/ ˈdʒɛr i /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR jerry ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective Building Trades Slang.

of inferior materials or workmanship.

Origin of jerry

First recorded in 1875–80; short for jerry-built

Words nearby jerry

Jerne, Jeroboam, Jerold, Jerome, jerreed, jerry, jerry-build, jerry-built, jerry can, jersey, Jersey barrier

Definition for jerry (2 of 4)

jerry²

[ jer-ee ]

/ ˈdʒɛr i /

noun, plural jer·ries.Chiefly British Slang.

a chamber pot.

Origin of jerry

1820–30; short for Jeroboam (because if one drank such a large amount of liquid, one would have to void urine during the night)

Definition for jerry (3 of 4)

Jerry¹

[ jer-ee ]

/ ˈdʒɛr i /

noun

a male given name, form of Gerald, Gerard, Jeremiah, and Jerome.

a female given name, form of Geraldine.

Definition for jerry (4 of 4)

Jerry²

[ jer-ee ]

/ ˈdʒɛr i /

noun, plural Jer·ries.Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive.

a German, especially a German soldier.

Germans collectively.

Origin of Jerry

First recorded in 1910–15; Ger(man) + -y¹

usage note for Jerry

Jerry was a nickname used by Allied soldiers for a German soldier during World War I, but it was more commonly used in World War II.

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Example sentences from the Web for jerry

There is, for example, the Seinfeld episode where Jerry, feeling flush with cash, buys his parents a Caddy.
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, was among the first politicians to call for an Ebola czar.
Ron Klain Will Be the Best Ebola Czar Yet|Tim Mak, Abby Haglage|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mitchell has close ties with Sen. Jerry Tillman, the lawmaker who sponsored the bill.
At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’|ProPublica|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“[Amazon] should be showcasing ‘Tom and Jerry’ among classic movies in a way that gives them cultural context,” he said.
Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ Really Racist?|Lizzie Crocker|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Amazon has put a racism disclaimer on its series of “Tom and Jerry” cartoons.
Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ Really Racist?|Lizzie Crocker|October 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jerry related what he had heard about the plans of the athletic club to hold an out-door meet on their grounds three weeks hence.
The Motor Boys|Clarence Young
Jerry examined it, saw that it was a good cigar, and said: "I don't smoke myself, but I have a brother that does."
Cappy Ricks|Peter B. Kyne
Althea managed to get Jerry into a corner, where she gave him a bad half hour.
Cinderella Jane|Marjorie Benton Cooke
"He's coming," said Jerry, as they heard a thump that was Andy jumping down the last two steps of the front stairs.
Jerry's Charge Account|Hazel Hutchins Wilson
Jerry was out then, an' we were married an' began together in the little room down the street; an' now I thought often of Nan.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880.|Various

British Dictionary definitions for jerry (1 of 2)

jerry

/ (ˈdʒɛrɪ) /

noun plural -ries

British an informal word for chamber pot

short for jeroboam

British Dictionary definitions for jerry (2 of 2)

Jerry

/ (ˈdʒɛrɪ) /

noun plural -ries British slang

a German, esp a German soldier

the Germans collectivelyJerry didn't send his bombers out last night

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单词	jerry
释义	jerry ¹ [ jer-ee ] / ˈdʒɛr i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR jerry ON THESAURUS.COM adjective Building Trades Slang. of inferior materials or workmanship. Origin of jerry ¹ First recorded in 1875–80; short for jerry-built Words nearby jerry Jerne, Jeroboam, Jerold, Jerome, jerreed, jerry, jerry-build, jerry-built, jerry can, jersey, Jersey barrier Definition for jerry (2 of 4) jerry² [ jer-ee ] / ˈdʒɛr i / noun, plural jer·ries.Chiefly British Slang. a chamber pot. Origin of jerry ² 1820–30; short for Jeroboam (because if one drank such a large amount of liquid, one would have to void urine during the night) Definition for jerry (3 of 4) Jerry¹ [ jer-ee ] / ˈdʒɛr i / noun a male given name, form of Gerald, Gerard, Jeremiah, and Jerome. a female given name, form of Geraldine. Definition for jerry (4 of 4) Jerry² [ jer-ee ] / ˈdʒɛr i / noun, plural Jer·ries.Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a German, especially a German soldier. Germans collectively. Origin of Jerry ² First recorded in 1910–15; Ger(man) + -y¹ usage note for Jerry Jerry was a nickname used by Allied soldiers for a German soldier during World War I, but it was more commonly used in World War II. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for jerry There is, for example, the Seinfeld episode where Jerry, feeling flush with cash, buys his parents a Caddy. Nationalism on Four Wheels\|Clive Irving\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, was among the first politicians to call for an Ebola czar. Ron Klain Will Be the Best Ebola Czar Yet\|Tim Mak, Abby Haglage\|October 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mitchell has close ties with Sen. Jerry Tillman, the lawmaker who sponsored the bill. At This Creepy Libertarian Charter School, Kids Must Swear ‘to Be Obedient to Those in Authority’\|ProPublica\|October 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “[Amazon] should be showcasing ‘Tom and Jerry’ among classic movies in a way that gives them cultural context,” he said. Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ Really Racist?\|Lizzie Crocker\|October 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Amazon has put a racism disclaimer on its series of “Tom and Jerry” cartoons. Is ‘Tom and Jerry’ Really Racist?\|Lizzie Crocker\|October 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Jerry related what he had heard about the plans of the athletic club to hold an out-door meet on their grounds three weeks hence. The Motor Boys\|Clarence Young Jerry examined it, saw that it was a good cigar, and said: "I don't smoke myself, but I have a brother that does." Cappy Ricks\|Peter B. Kyne Althea managed to get Jerry into a corner, where she gave him a bad half hour. Cinderella Jane\|Marjorie Benton Cooke "He's coming," said Jerry, as they heard a thump that was Andy jumping down the last two steps of the front stairs. Jerry's Charge Account\|Hazel Hutchins Wilson Jerry was out then, an' we were married an' began together in the little room down the street; an' now I thought often of Nan. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880.\|Various British Dictionary definitions for jerry (1 of 2) jerry / (ˈdʒɛrɪ) / noun plural -ries British an informal word for chamber pot short for jeroboam British Dictionary definitions for jerry (2 of 2) Jerry / (ˈdʒɛrɪ) / noun plural -ries British slang a German, esp a German soldier the Germans collectivelyJerry didn't send his bombers out last night Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to jerry chamber, bedpan, jordan, pisspot, potty, thunder mug
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jerry

adjective Building Trades Slang.

Origin of jerry

Words nearby jerry

Definition for jerry (2 of 4)

noun, plural jer·ries.Chiefly British Slang.

Origin of jerry

Definition for jerry (3 of 4)

noun

Definition for jerry (4 of 4)

noun, plural Jer·ries.Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive.

Origin of Jerry

usage note for Jerry

Example sentences from the Web for jerry

British Dictionary definitions for jerry (1 of 2)

noun plural -ries

British Dictionary definitions for jerry (2 of 2)

noun plural -ries British slang

Words related to jerry