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Jerry-built

Description:

Jerry-built is used to describe something that has been constructed or made hastily, using cheap or substandard materials. It implies a lack of durability, stability, and quality in the finished product.

Examples:

As an Adjective:

The jerry-built house collapsed after the first storm.

The jerry-built computer system crashed within a week of installation.

As a Verb:

He jerry-built the bookshelf without following any instructions, and unsurprisingly, it fell apart.

The company jerry-built their product to cut corners and reduce costs, resulting in numerous customer complaints.

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