jerry

jerry

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English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdʒɛɹi/

Etymology 1

Probably an abbreviation of jeroboam.

Noun

jerry (plural jerries)

  1. (UK, Ireland, slang) A chamber pot.
Synonyms
  • (chamber pot) See Thesaurus:chamber pot

Etymology 2

Short for jerry-built.

Adjective

jerry (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Jerry-built.

Etymology 3

Alternative forms.

Noun

jerry (plural jerries)

  1. (ethnic slur) Alternative letter-case form of Jerry: a German.
Synonyms
  • (a German) See German

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