Found 2 items, similar to jerry-built.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: jerry-built jerry-built See jerry-build jerry-built adj : of inferior workmanship and materials; “mean little jerry-built houses” [syn: shoddy]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Jerry-built Jerry-built \Jer"ry-built`\, a. 1. Built hastily and of bad materials; as, jerry-built houses. Syn: slipshod, ramshackle, flimsy. [1913 Webster] 2. Developed in an unsystematic or inexpert manner; built haphazardly; -- used of objects, organizations, plans, etc. [PJC]