jerry

English Online Dictionary. What means jerry‎? What does jerry mean?

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

Etymology 4

Noun

jerry (plural jerries)

1. (UK, thieves' cant, obsolete) A watch (timepiece).
   • 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.

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