Jerry-built (Adjective)
Meaning
Badly or hastily built; "mean little jerry-built houses".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company was criticized for its jerry-built apartments that frequently leaked and had poor ventilation.
- The old jerry-built shack on the outskirts of town was in danger of collapse after every strong wind.
- After the hurricane, many residents complained that their jerry-built homes were no match for the storm's fury.
- The city's jerry-built low-income housing projects became notorious for their poor conditions and lack of maintenance.
- The tourists were shocked by the jerry-built appearance of the resort's hastily constructed villas.