jerry
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛri]
Word
Context: "games"
(noun) a jerry is a playful term used to describe a type of game that involves tricking or teasing someone. It's like playing a fun trick on your friends.
Example
During the party, we played a jerry where we had to guess each other's funny secrets.
Example
She didn't like the jerry because she thought it was mean to trick people.
Example
What kind of jerry do you want to play with your friends?
Context: "military"
(noun) in British slang, 'jerry' refers to a German soldier, particularly during the two World Wars. It was used by soldiers to talk about their enemies.
Example
The soldiers talked about how bravely they fought against the jerrys.
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Not all jerrys were bad; some were just doing their duty.
Example
Why did the soldiers call the German soldiers jerrys?
Context: "slang"
(verb) to jerry can mean to trick or deceive someone in a playful way. It's not meant to hurt feelings; just to make someone laugh.
Example
He decided to jerry his friend by pretending he lost his favorite toy.
Example
She never likes it when you jerry her; it makes her very upset.
Example
Did you just try to jerry me with that silly prank?
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