"The two best wars this country ever fought were against the jerries."
-Harold's Uncle, in Harold and Maude
-Harold's Uncle, in Harold and Maude
by John Triton January 22, 2008
Jerry was used by the British in the Great War as a nickname for the Germans. One possible origin is that Jerry was thought to be a common name among Germans, like 'John' with Americans. Another, and perhaps the true origin, is that bed pans/chamber pots were called Jerries, and the Germans helmets looked like them, so... Jerry was one of many nicknames used to call the Germans, the French preferred Boche, the Americans, Krauts. Another common one was 'Hun'. The usage of Jerry, and the rest, although I can't say I have seem much use of Boche outside of WW I related things, continued during the Second World War. The gas/water container used by the Germans in WW II was nicknamed a Jerry can. During the Great War, the Germans, when talking to the Englishmen in the opposite trenches, would use Tommy to reference them, while the British, of course, used Jerry in regard to the Germans.
My high school had this great set of WW II books, and I can remember this one story from a veteran that, for whatever reason, has stuck with me. He and his unit had assaulted a German airfield. "We were running around securing the hangars. I passed the door to an office and kicked it open. I tossed in a grenade and the Jerry behind the desk caught it and shouted, "Nein! Nein!" I yelled, "Ja! Ja!" and slammed the door shut."
by General Doolittle October 22, 2005
by woop woop woo February 4, 2009
Jerry is such a great person. He's so thoughtful and fun to be around. He does have anger issues and tends to get a little aggressive when provoked. He's funny and a terrible liar, but you can't help it, he's just adorable at those points. He can be awkward at some points but quickly regains his confidence. He's pretty egotistical and super affectionate when in a relationship. Expect a lot of PDA and is adorably clingy when you two are alone. He doesn't really show his emotions, and thinks most people are annoying. He can be quite dense but really nosy it's overwhelming. He treats you like you're the only girl in the world and is really sweet, he will say the most cringy things so you can feel better. He will be there for you when you need him, and is always willing to get down to the bottom of why you're upset. Get yourselves a man like him.
Person 1: Is she dating Jerry?
Person 2: She is. Why?
Person 1: She's so lucky! If I could date Jerry, I would!
Person 2: She is. Why?
Person 1: She's so lucky! If I could date Jerry, I would!
by smeldey June 3, 2019
The one friend in your circle of friends whos amazing at Rocket League and can take on a whole team by himself
I was playing Rocket League last night with the squad till we got matched up with some guy who pulled a jerry so I got pissed off so I threw my Xbox controller across the room and went to bed.
by Kiss my Asthm4 February 22, 2018
The most awesome kindhearted guy, sweet, but stubborn. falls for one girl he would do anything for her and will always love her.
by granter August 13, 2011