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jerry-rig

To fix an object (usually mechanical) to a working condition in a haphazard way. Also known as doing a MacGyver on it. This can apply to any non working thing, to fix it in a nonconventional way. This term was created during WW2, in reference to the Germans who were referred to as "Jerries" as slang. Allies often came across hastily repaired objects left by the Germans hence the term Jerry-Rig came to be.
Tom Jerry-Rigged that engine so that it burns more fuel than it was designed to.
by Benjamin P Hutchins September 25, 2005
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jerry-built

1869, Eng. dialect jerry "bad, defective," a pejorative use of the male nickname Jerry (a popular form of Jeremy), or from naut. slang jury "temporary," which came to be used of all sorts of makeshift and inferior objects.

Note: "Jury Rigged" is a temporary solution done with materials at hand (and can be considered clever), while "Jerry Rigged" (or "Jerry Built") is a poorly made permanent construction, and has no positive connotations.
Those pre-fabricated houses built by the contractor with the lowest bid are probably jerry-built.
by Bob Bendesky January 1, 2007
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jerry jackson

1. Supposedly an animator who has done several works online. Has his own subdomain on www.fat-pie.com, where he shows all of his animations. Speculated to be a fake made by David Firth, owner of Fat-pie.com to make fun of newgrounds.com animators who are terrible, but think highly of their own work.

2. Somebody who is terrible at what they do, but thinks themselves as some sort of God.
1. Look at the Parondies of tha salant man by Jerry Jackson.

2. Dude, you are a Jerry Jackson with how bad you are at cooking! Stop thinking you're so great!
by zipwolf June 24, 2006
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Jerry kids

A secondary term defining children acting like retards, engaging in retarded behaviour, or being all round douchebags.
Tom: Hey, Rick what the fuck are those kids doing?
Rick: Acting like fucking Jerry Kids, thats what.
by Tomgorge August 20, 2012
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Tom and Jerry

A cartoon of a cat named Tom and a Mouse named Jerry that go out of their way fuck with one another. A show usely aired on cartoon network and is enjoyable to watch while smoking reefer. Jerry is always making tom look like his bitch.
*You and Friend watching Tom and Jerry
Friend: You see Jerry just drop one kilo on Toms head?
You: Yeah Jerry's that nigga
by Nerd Nasty December 1, 2009
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selling jerry

Selling cocaine at a very high price
by Macksta1 April 14, 2016
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jerry seinfeld

The greatest person ever i bet he could pull Laura Booth so easily
by Al Smith May 19, 2004
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