Definition of jerry rig

jerry rig

• To repair something quickly without doing it properly. (Usually involves some duct tape or panty hose).

  I jerry rigged the waterpump, it should last the night.

  Last edited on Nov 03 1999. Submitted by G. Marais from Colorado, USA on Nov 03 1999.

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Other terms relating to 'jerry':
jerry	Definitions include: a German.
jerry-*ss	Definitions include: screwed up; shitty; janky.
Jerry's kid	Definitions include: moron.
Other terms relating to 'rig':
big rig	Definitions include: a large truck; "18-wheeler".
jury-rig	Definitions include: a makeshift repair.
jury-rigged	Definitions include: of a repair, makeshift.
pig rig	Definitions include: a cop car
rig	Definitions include: a needle used to inject drugs.

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