a male given name; also a slang or offensive term with various regional meanings.
From the name 'Gerald' or 'Jerome,' this personal name became popular in English-speaking countries. Secondary slang meanings developed separately in different regions and contexts.
The name Jerry is interesting because it's gotten tangled up with slang terms in different countries and times, showing how the same word can have completely different meanings depending on where and when you use it.
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