Jerry (Noun)
Meaning
Offensive term for a person of German descent.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Usages
Examples
- The derogatory term was used to refer to German soldiers during World War II, and it is still considered highly offensive today.
- In the past, some people used the term to express their dislike towards people of German descent, but it is now widely recognized as a slur.
- The comedian's joke about a jerry was met with boos and hisses from the audience, who found the term to be in poor taste.
- Historians have documented the use of the term as a derogatory nickname for German prisoners of war.
- The use of the term to refer to someone of German descent is now widely considered to be a form of hate speech.