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adjective jer·ry-rigged \ ˈjer-ē-ˌrigd \

Definition of jerry-rigged

:organized or constructed in a crude or improvised manner

a jerry-rigged plan

a jerry-rigged heating system

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Origin and Etymology of jerry-rigged

probably blend of jerry-built and jury-rigged

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First Known Use: 1959

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jerry-rigged Synonyms

Synonyms

artless, clumsy, crude, jerry-built, jerry-rigged, jury-rigged, rough, rough-and-ready, rough-and-tumble, rough-hewn, unrefined

Antonyms

refined

Related Words

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect; imprecise, inexact; inartistic, undressed, unfinished, unpolished, unworked; amateur, amateurish, inexpert, unprofessional, unskilled, unskillful; primitive, rudimentary; unshaped, unshapen

Near Antonyms

faultless, finished, flawless, meticulous, perfect, perfected, polished, well-done; adept, adroit, dexterous (also dextrous), expert, masterful, masterly, neat, practiced (also practised), skillful, workmanlike; artful, artistic, sophisticated; exact, precise

JERRY-RIGGED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of jerry-rigged for English Language Learners

: made in a quick or careless way : not built or designed well

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