English Explanatory Dictionary

Jerry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A diminutive of the male given names Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jared, Jerome, Jermaine, Jerrold, or similar male given names.
  2. A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine or Jerilyn.
  3. An unincorporated community in Asotin County, Washington, United States; named for early rancher Jerry McGuire.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of jerry (“a chamber pot”).
name
  1. A personification of the German people.
noun
  1. A German, particularly a male German.
noun
  1. A chamber pot.
adj
  1. Jerry-built.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Jerry (“a German”).
noun
  1. A watch (timepiece).

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jerry.wav En-au-jerry.ogg

Word forms

Jerry Jerrys Jerries Gerry Jheri Geri Gerri Jeri Jerri Jerrie

Etymology

Clipping + -y.

Synonyms

Boche Fritz Kraut chamber pot German

Related words

jerry-build jerry-builder jerry-building jerry built jerry can jerry-can jerrycummumble jerry curl jerry-lord jerrymumble jerry-rig jerry-rigged jerry-shop jerry to

Derived words

Berry Jerry Jerrys Plains Jerry World Tom-and-Jerry shop jerrycan
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