Definition of jerry–built
1 : built cheaply and unsubstantially
2 : carelessly or hastily put together
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Origin and Etymology of jerry–built
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1844
JERRY–BUILT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of jerry–built for English Language Learners
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: built cheaply and quickly : not well-built
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