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jerry-rigged

adjective
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Definition of jerry-rigged

: organized or constructed in a crude or improvised manner a jerry-rigged plan a jerry-rigged heating system

First Known Use of jerry-rigged

1959, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jerry-rigged

probably blend of jerry-built and jury-rigged

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jerry-rigged

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English Language Learners Definition of jerry-rigged

chiefly US : made in a quick or careless way : not built or designed well

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