jerry

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Meaning · English

A chamber pot.

Register: slang

Examples

We used chamber-pots a good deal – ‘jerries’ – cause of much hilarity doe to the hostilities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jerry” mean?

A chamber pot.

Is “jerry” formal or informal?

jerry is generally slang.