fix·er-up·per
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Definition of fixer-upper
: something (such as a house or car) that needs fixing up
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“Fixer-upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer-upper. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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fixer-upper
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English Language Learners Definition of fixer-upper
US, informal
: a house, apartment, etc., that is in bad condition and needs to be repaired
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The first known use of fixer-upper was in 1948
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