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jerry

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛri]

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Learn how to use jerry in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce jerry

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛri]

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