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jerry-building

/ˈdʒer.i ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a prática de construir prédios de forma barata e de má qualidade, muitas vezes com materiais inferiores, geralmente visando lucro rápido.

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noun

/ˈdʒer.i ˌbɪl.dɪŋ/C1formalbritish
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a prática de construir prédios de forma barata e de má qualidade, muitas vezes com materiais inferiores, geralmente visando lucro rápido.

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

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  1. Inferior ConstructionC1formalbritish

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

    ptConstrução de má qualidade

    • 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.

    Antônimoscraftsmanshipquality

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