jerry
jerry · jerries
A chamber potA chamber pot.
/ˈdʒɛɹi/
Meaning
2 senses(Ireland, UK, slang)A chamber pot.
(UK, obsolete)A watch (timepiece).
More definitions
- offensive term for a person of German descent
Origin
Probably an abbreviation of jeroboam.Probably an abbreviation of jeroboam.
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Forms
plural: jerriesSynonyms
2 synonyms(UK)A chamber pot:chamber pot
Close in meaning
- offensive term for a person of German descent:Hun
Word family
10 related wordsSee also
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