jerry-rigged

adjective

jer·ry-rigged | \ ˈjer-ē-ˌrigd

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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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The first known use of jerry-rigged was in 1959

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jerry-rigged

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of jerry-rigged

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

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