jury rigged
/ˈdʒʊriˌrɪɡd/
adjective
- Put together quickly or temporarily using whatever materials are available, often in a clever but not very sturdy way.
- Our jury-rigged antenna, made from a coat hanger and foil, actually picked up a few radio stations.
- The mechanic made a jury-rigged repair to the engine so the car could reach the nearest town.
- They built a jury-rigged shelter from a tarp and some branches during the storm.
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