jerry-build (Meaning)

jerry-build

to build cheaply and flimsily

The contractor jerry-built the house, using cheap materials and shortcuts that compromised its integrity.
The faulty electrical work in the jerry-built apartment led to a devastating fire.
The jerry-built bridge was declared unsafe after inspectors discovered numerous structural defects.
The jerry-built car had a tendency to break down even after minor repairs.
The jerry-built furniture fell apart after only a few months of use.
The jerry-built website crashed frequently, causing frustration and lost revenue.
The jerry-built software was full of bugs that hindered its functionality.
The jerry-built product failed to meet safety standards, leading to recalls and lawsuits.
The jerry-built house was so poorly constructed that it required extensive renovations to make it habitable.
The jerry-built reputation of the company damaged its credibility and led to lost business.

to build cheaply and flimsily

reconstruct, rig (up), combine, think (up), retrofit, redevelop, rebuild, reassemble, design, cook (up)

disassemble, strike, take down, knock down, pull down, ruin, destroy, dismember, dismantle,tear down

The contractor jerry-built the house, using cheap materials and shortcuts that compromised its integrity.

The faulty electrical work in the jerry-built apartment led to a devastating fire.

The jerry-built bridge was declared unsafe after inspectors discovered numerous structural defects.

The jerry-built car had a tendency to break down even after minor repairs.