What does jerry-built mean?
Jerry-built means Built cheaply and shoddily..
Jerry-built
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Built cheaply and shoddily..
Example Sentences
1832, Liverpool Mercury, ‘…members of the Bluebell Club, the Jerry-Building society, &c…’ (via https://theprioryandthecastironshore.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/jerry-builder-origin-of-the-term/)
He had tried other building speculations, had run up other “jerry-built” houses, and had failed utterly, hopelessly.
Reigns supreme for jerry-built Houses tricked out with gorgeous gilt, Like cakes o' gingerbread, that crumble, And in another century 'll tumble
Synonyms for jerry-built
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jerry-built?
Common synonyms include weak, shoddy.
What is the opposite of jerry-built?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use jerry-built in a sentence?
1832, Liverpool Mercury, ‘…members of the Bluebell Club, the Jerry-Building society, &c…’ (via https://theprioryandthecastironshore.wordpress.com/2017/07/06/jerry-builder-origin-of-the-term/)
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