Definition of "jerry" in English

noun

1. (UK, Ireland, slang) A chamber pot.

adjective

1. (dated) Jerry-built.

noun

1. (ethnic slur) Alternative letter-case form of Jerry (“a German”).

noun

1. (UK, thieves' cant, obsolete) A watch (timepiece).

   • R. Austin Freeman, A Savant's Vendetta 'Do you know a jerry when you sees one — a red 'un, mind you?' […] The fellow looked furtively at the door and then, diving into an inner pocket, pulled out a handsome gold watch with a massive chain attached, exhibited it for a moment and then dropped it back.