Vocab Bloom Hub

jerry-building

/ˈdʒer.i ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/

1 entry

noun

/ˈdʒer.i ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/C1formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику строительства зданий дешево и некачественно, часто с использованием материалов низкого качества, обычно ради быстрой финансовой выгоды.

A noun referring to the practice of constructing buildings cheaply and poorly, often using low-quality materials, typically for quick financial gain.

uncountable

  1. Inferior ConstructionC1formalbritish

    The practice of constructing buildings cheaply and poorly, often using low-quality materials, to maximize profit quickly.

    ruНекачественное строительство

    • The rapid expansion of the city led to widespread jerry-building in the suburbs.
    • Many tenants suffered due to the landlord's jerry-building of the apartment complex.
    • The government introduced stricter regulations to prevent jerry-building.

    Antonymscraftsmanshipquality

Forms
  • jerry-buildings plural form
  • jerry-buildings' possessive plural form
  • jerry-building's possessive singular form