Meaning & Definition of word "Jerry"

noun:

• 1. An informal term referring to a German person, often used pejoratively.
  • Example: During World War I, soldiers sometimes referred to their German opponents as 'Jerries'.
• 2. A slang term for a makeshift or improvised solution.
  • Example: They used a jerry rig to fix the broken engine in no time.
• 3. A term for a jerrycan, which is a container used to store liquids, especially fuel.
  • Example: He filled the jerry with gasoline before heading out for the camping trip.

verb:

• 1. To improvise or make do in a makeshift manner.
  • Example: We had to jerry together a plan when the original one fell through.