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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Jerry-builder

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.

WordNet
jerry-builder

n. someone who builds cheap buildings out of poor materials on speculation for a quick profit