jerry
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.