Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jerry-built
Adjective
/ˈdʒɛriˌbɪlt/
Definition
Constructed hastily and of poor quality.
Examples
- The jerry-built house collapsed after just one storm.
- Many jerry-built structures were found in the older parts of the city.
- He realized too late that his jerry-built business plan would not hold up.
Meaning
The term ‘jerry-built’ refers to buildings or structures that are made quickly and poorly, often with inferior materials, resulting in unsatisfactory end products.
Synonyms
- Flimsy
- Poorly constructed
- Shoddy
- Badly made
