jerry Synonyms
Another word for jerry
• noun (Context 1)
A German person, especially a German soldier during World War I or World War II, or Germans collectively (usually capitalized).
"In the old wartime memoir, the veterans recalled waiting in the trenches for kraut to make the next move."
• noun (Context 2)
An inexperienced, clumsy, or oblivious skier or snowboarder who exhibits poor technique or wears ill-fitting gear on the slopes (slang).
"The seasoned ski instructor patiently helped the young novice recover his scattered equipment below the chairlift."
• noun (Context 3)
A chamber pot.
"Before indoor plumbing was installed in the farmhouse, every bedroom kept a porcelain chamber pot beneath the bed."
• verb (Context 4)
To realize, comprehend, or suddenly become aware of a hidden truth, trick, or scheme (often followed by 'to').
"It did not take long for the shopkeeper to tumble to the fact that the customer was trying to shortchange him."
• adjective (Context 5)
Built or constructed hastily, cheaply, and with inferior materials; flimsy or shoddy.
"The inspector condemned the row of jerry-built cottages after discovering that the foundations were crumbling."
Opposites of jerry
The opposite of jerry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: