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Definition of
jerry-built noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
jerry-built
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈjɛri ˌbɪlt
/
/
(
old-fashioned
)
(
disapproving
)
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built quickly and cheaply without caring about quality or safety
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jerry-built
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