General
jermu
What does jermu mean?
Used affectionately or jokingly for one's long-term partner.
"Le tengo que preguntar a la jermu. (I've got to ask the missus.)"
Origin
A Lunfardo vesre form documented by the Academia Portena del Lunfardo; reversing 'mujer' into 'jermu' is a standard piece of porteno back-slang from the 1900s.
Frequently asked questions
What does jermu mean?
It means wife or one's woman, the 'missus'.
Why is it called jermu?
It's the Spanish 'mujer' (woman) reversed through vesre.
Is jermu affectionate?
Usually yes, it's a casual, often warm way to refer to one's partner.
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