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.