Meaning of the word jerry-built in English
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jerry-built
US /ˈdʒer.i.bɪlt/
UK /ˈdʒer.i.bɪlt/
Adjective
built cheaply and badly
Example:
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The house was so jerry-built that it started falling apart after a few years.
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Don't buy that cheap, jerry-built furniture; it won't last.