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fixer-upper

noun fix·er-up·per \ ˈfik-sər-ˌə-pər \

Definition of fixer-upper

: something (such as a house or car) that needs fixing up

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First Known Use of fixer-upper

1948

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FIXER-UPPER Defined for English Language Learners

fixer-upper

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Definition of fixer-upper for English Language Learners

  • : a house, apartment, etc., that is in bad condition and needs to be repaired

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