adjective
poorly or hastily constructed; flimsy or shoddy in construction
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The contractor was criticized for constructing a jerry-built structure that did not meet safety standards.
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My uncle's shed is so jerry-built, I'm surprised it hasn't fallen down yet.
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That car looks so jerry-built, I wouldn't trust it to make it across town.
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Her argument was jerry-built, with weak evidence and flawed reasoning.