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JERRY-BUILT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word jerry-built. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word jerry-built. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for JERRY-BUILT

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flimsy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not convincing

noun

• a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies

adjective satellite

• lacking solidity or strength

• lacking substance or significance

haphazard
adjectiveadj
adverb

• without care; in a slapdash manner

adjective satellite

• dependent upon or characterized by chance

• marked by great carelessness

hasty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

jury-rigged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• done or made using whatever is available

makeshift
adjectiveadj
noun

• something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

adjective satellite

• done or made using whatever is available

ramshackle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in deplorable condition

rickety
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

• affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

shoddy
adjectiveadj
noun

• reclaimed wool fiber

adjective satellite

• made of inferior workmanship and materials

• unethical or dishonest

slapdash
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in a careless or reckless manner

• directly

adjective satellite

• marked by great carelessness

Best Hypernyms For JERRY-BUILT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for jerry-built, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
built fabricated fashioned assembled constructed erected
Phrases (1)
put together

Alternatives for FLIMSY

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