Jerry-builder (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who builds cheap buildings out of poor materials on speculation for a quick profit.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The city was plagued by jerry-builders who constructed numerous substandard residential buildings, putting residents at risk.
- Their business model relied on hiring cheap labor and using the lowest-quality materials, a classic sign of jerry-builders.
- Local authorities struggled to contain the practices of jerry-builders, who exploited loopholes in zoning laws to maximize their profits.
- After several buildings collapsed due to shoddy construction, the community began to demand stricter regulations against jerry-builders.
- Throughout the city, signs of neglect and poor workmanship were visible in buildings erected by these infamous jerry-builders.