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Synonyms for jerry

Grammar : Noun
Spell : jer-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛr i

Définition of jerry

Origin :
  • World War I British Army slang for "a German, the Germans," 1919, probably an alteration of German, but also said to be from the shape of the German helmet, which was thought to resemble a jerry, British slang for "chamber pot" (1827), this being probably an abbreviation of jeroboam. Hence jerry-can "5-gallon metal container" (1943), a type first used by German troops in World War II, later adopted by the Allies.
  • As in chamber pot : noun container as toilet
Example sentences :
  • This from Jerry Tompkins; you have probably no idea how hungry he was at that moment.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • It had seen its best days, Jerry thought, and so had he, for that matter.
  • Extract from : « The Village Watch-Tower » by (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin
  • Jerry, you honest tradesman, it wouldn't suit your line of business!
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • A carriage with post-horses was ready at the Bank door, and Jerry was booted and equipped.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • "Ye-es, sir," returned Jerry, in something of a dogged manner.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • "It's the damp, sir, what settles on my chest and voice," said Jerry.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Jerry has been my bodyguard on Sunday nights for a long time past and I am used to him.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Her victims, who stared resignedly in front of them, were recognisable as Jerry and Rosa.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame
  • Her limbs were rigid, her eyes glassy; what had Jerry been doing?
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame
  • Jerry says old Phin turned and snapped out over his shoulder: 'Why not?
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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