by dakota owenby May 11, 2021

by Q-XIII May 21, 2018

by K-Dawg5000 December 18, 2010

by Yero sands December 3, 2022

A 20 liter (5.3 gallon), handled can meant for transporting gas and other liquids, formerly constructed of pressed steel.
Jerry cans were developed in Germany in the 1930s and were widely used by American troops in WWII. Troops would Jerry-rig up to five of these cans to their vehicles, enabling them to carry gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and/or water.
The term "Jerry" is a slang for the word "German".
Jerry cans were developed in Germany in the 1930s and were widely used by American troops in WWII. Troops would Jerry-rig up to five of these cans to their vehicles, enabling them to carry gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and/or water.
The term "Jerry" is a slang for the word "German".
by languagequeer October 2, 2018

Stems from Parks and Recreation TV Show, when Aziz Ansari's character (Tom Haverford) would get frustrated with Jim O'Heir's character (Jerry Gergich).
by kaywhyeare August 13, 2016

by Quick Jerry January 5, 2014
