Jerry-builder

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Jerry-builder \Jer"ry-build`er\, n. [Prob. fr. the proper name
     Jerry, familiar form of Jeremiah.]
     A professional builder who erects cheap dwellings of poor
     materials and unsubstantial and slovenly construction.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  jerry-builder
       n : someone who builds cheap buildings out of poor materials on
           speculation for a quick profit