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jerry-builder

Noun

jer=ry-build=er

WORDNET DICTIONARY

jerry-builder(n = noun.person) Array - someone who builds cheap buildings out of poor materials on speculation for a quick profit; Array

jerry-builder, n. [Prob. fr. the proper name Jerry, familiar form of Jeremiah.].

A professional builder who erects cheap dwellings of poor materials and unsubstantial and slovenly construction. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

jerry-builder, n. a builder of unsubstantial houses with poor-quality materials.

Derivative

jerry-building n. jerry-built adj.

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