jerry-built
adjective
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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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jerry-built
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of jerry-built
: built cheaply and quickly : not well-built
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