jerry
word
/ˈdʒɛɹi/
JE-ree
/dʒˈɛɹi/
JE-ree
Definition
"Jerry" is a common masculine first name in English. It is sometimes used as a nickname for names like Gerald, Jerome, or Jeremy.
Usage & Nuances
"Jerry" is almost always used as a name for a person (not a common noun). May feel friendly or informal. Sometimes appears in pop culture, like the cartoon "Tom and Jerry." Do not confuse with "jerry" as wartime British slang for a German soldier (rare now).
Spanish: Jerry (nombre propio masculino)Portuguese (BR): Jerry (nome próprio masculino)Portuguese (PT): Jerry (nome próprio masculino)Chinese (Simplified): Jerry（男性名字）Chinese (Traditional): Jerry（男性名字）Hindi: जेरी (पुरुष नाम)Arabic: جيري (اسم مذكر)Bengali: জেরিRussian: ДжерриJapanese: ジェリーVietnamese: JerryKorean: 제리Turkish: JerryUrdu: جیریIndonesian: Jerry
Example Sentences
Jerry is my friend.
basic
Jerry lives in New York.
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This is Jerry's book.
basic
Have you met Jerry? He just moved here.
natural
Jerry always makes everyone laugh at parties.
natural
My uncle's name is Jerry, but everyone calls him Jer.
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