Tasmanian slang for fog lights, which are lights, typically yellow or white, mounted low on vehicles that emit a wide, downward-angled beam to help drivers see the road and its edges during conditions of low visibility, such as fog, rain, or dust. They are named after the Bridgewater Jerry, a thick fog that frequently rolls down the River Derwent into Hobart, Tasmania, particularly during autumn and winter. The name combines the suburb of Bridgewater with the slang term 'jerry' for mist or fog.
The term "Jerry Lamps" is a localised colloquialism specific to Tasmania. While the primary function of these lights is consistent with standard fog lights globally, their unique nomenclature is rooted in local geography and dialect. The Bridgewater Jerry is a well-known meteorological phenomenon in the region, impacting visibility and thus necessitating the use of such auxiliary lighting. The etymology of 'jerry' as a term for fog or mist in this context is a regional linguistic quirk.
The term "Jerry Lamps" is a localised colloquialism specific to Tasmania. While the primary function of these lights is consistent with standard fog lights globally, their unique nomenclature is rooted in local geography and dialect. The Bridgewater Jerry is a well-known meteorological phenomenon in the region, impacting visibility and thus necessitating the use of such auxiliary lighting. The etymology of 'jerry' as a term for fog or mist in this context is a regional linguistic quirk.
On a foggy day in Launceston, a driver would turn on their Jerry Lamps to improve visibility on the winding roads.
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A word to describe someone with highly dislike able traits or commits to obnoxious behavior.
Signs of Jerry status include but are not limited to
Other people often try to "ditch" him/her.
He/she asks other people for rides home, often times to no avail
He/she talks to much and says too little
He/she is considered awkward and obnoxious. Even by his/her own mother/father.
A word to describe someone with highly dislike able traits or commits to obnoxious behavior.
Signs of Jerry status include but are not limited to
Other people often try to "ditch" him/her.
He/she asks other people for rides home, often times to no avail
He/she talks to much and says too little
He/she is considered awkward and obnoxious. Even by his/her own mother/father.
Jane: our daughter has become such a jerry over these past few months.. I'm worried for her.
Ryan: everything will be okay hon, it's just a phase.. we all know a jerry.
Ryan: everything will be okay hon, it's just a phase.. we all know a jerry.
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The term is commonly shortened to “Mango”.
The term is commonly shortened to “Mango”.
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Guy 2: “What did you expect? Total Mango Jerry.”
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