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jerrybuilt Meaning & Definition

What Does Jerrybuilt Mean?

Jerrybuilt is used as an adjective meaning Shoddily built; ill-constructed.

Jerrybuilt Definition (Adjective)

  1. Shoddily built; ill-constructed.

    The whole operation was jerrybuilt from the beginning, and thus was doomed to failure.

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Jerrybuilt in a Sentence

The whole operation was jerrybuilt from the beginning, and thus was doomed to failure.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Origin of Jerrybuilt

Later 1800s. From jerry (of obscure meaning) + built

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