Definitions

1. noun

A person’s name, typically masculine, used as a placeholder in a conversation or discussion.

“I’ll refer to the main character as Jerry for simplicity’s sake.”

2. noun

A type of road or track, especially one used for transporting goods or supplies, particularly in a rural or wilderness area.

“The hikers used a jerry to carry their gear through the dense forest.”

3. adjective

Of poor quality or makeshift, especially in appearance or construction.

“The jerry-built house on the outskirts of town was a concern for the neighbors.”

4. verb

To make or repair something in a makeshift or unsatisfactory way.

“The owner tried to jerry the engine back together, but it was a lost cause.”