Jerry Built

C1 16+

Synonyms of jerry built

Antonyms of jerry built

Collocations of jerry built

shoddily constructed
Frequency: 70 %

The jerry-built house was shoddily constructed and fell apart within months.

poorly made
Frequency: 60 %

The jerry-built furniture was poorly made and wobbled whenever someone sat on it.

hastily assembled
Frequency: 50 %

The jerry-built structure was hastily assembled and lacked proper support.

flimsy construction
Frequency: 45 %

The jerry-built shed had a flimsy construction that couldn't withstand strong winds.

unstable foundation
Frequency: 40 %

The jerry-built tower had an unstable foundation, causing it to lean precariously.

Idiomatic Expressions for jerry built

  • Phrase: jerry-built structure
    Meaning: a building or object that is poorly constructed
    Usage: The bridge collapsed because it was a jerry-built structure that couldn't withstand the weight of the cars.