Definition of JERRY

jerry

Plural: jerries

Noun

  • Informal term for a German soldier, especially during wartime.
  • offensive term for a person of German descent
  • A chamber pot.
  • Alternative letter-case form of Jerry (“a German”).
  • A watch (timepiece).

Adj

  • Jerry-built.

Examples

  • Finding room for JERRY was tricky, but its ’J’ value was essential for his score.

Origin / Etymology

Probably an abbreviation of jeroboam.

Synonyms

Boche, Hun, Kraut, Krauthead, German, chamber pot

Scrabble Score: 15

jerry: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
jerry: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jerry: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

jerry: valid Words With Friends Word