\ ˈjer-ē-ˌbilt
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Definition of jerry-built
1
: built cheaply and unsubstantially
2
: carelessly or hastily put together
Synonyms & Antonyms for jerry-built
Synonyms
- artless,
- clumsy,
- crude,
- jerry-rigged,
- jury-rigged,
- rough,
- rough-and-ready,
- rough-and-tumble,
- rough-hewn,
- rude,
- unrefined
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The first known use of jerry-built was in 1844
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