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Define Jerry-rig Meaning

Jerry-rig
To fix or put together using non-standard or improvised materials. A derivation of jury-rig, from the nautical term jury mast. This term refers to a temporary mast raised when the normal mast has been lost due to storm or battle. This is probably a short form of injury mast.
Not to be confused with Jerry-built, which refers to an original construction of poor quality.

"Jim jerry-rigged his carburetor open with a paper clip and some aluminum foil"
By Karen
Jerry-rig
To fix an object (usually mechanical) to a working condition in a haphazard way. Also known as doing a MacGyver on it. This can apply to any non working thing, to fix it in a nonconventional way. This term was created during WW2, in reference to the Germans who were referred to as "Jerries" as slang. Allies often came across hastily repaired objects left by the Germans hence the term Jerry-Rig came to be.

Tom Jerry-Rigged that engine so that it burns more fuel than it was designed to.
By Katie
Jerry-rig
To build or construct in a hasty, haphazard manner.

He had jerry-rigged part of the mainframe to work seamlessly with the adjacent TCP/IP net.
By Pauly
Jerry-rig
To put together in a way that works, but is contrary to the “norm” or specific directions (instructions). To put together in an unusual, better or temporary way.

Example One: When I put together the new lock on my door, I broke off a metal shaft inside the lock so it could only be engaged with a key. That way, I can never be accidentally locked out of the house. I told the workmen, "Don't worry about locking me out if I'm not here when you leave, I jerry-rigged the lock, you need a key to lock it".

Example Two: On the drive home, my muffler was dragging on the asphalt. I jerry-rigged it with a piece of wire and gaffers tape so it would stay in place until I had it repaired.
By Diandra
Jerry-rig
actually jerry-rigged is the politically correct name for nigger-rigged.

i jerry-rigged that radiator hose with a rag and some duct tape, that bitch is running good now.
By Elle
Jerry-rig
To Haphazardly put together something after breaking it so that when another person goes to use it, it rebreaks appearing the other person broke it.

I super glued the vace back together and moved the coffee table closer to the door and waited for mom to come home.
By Nananne
Jerry Rigging
This term describes how someone improperly completes a job without any quality or INTEGRITY. Causing more problems later and having to re-do the job the correct way.

Don't worry sir, I will do it right the first time. You don't have to worry about me Jerry rigging the electrical wiring. I am a professional with INTEGRITY.
By Clio
Jerry-rigged
patched or cobbled together (a blend of jerry-built, meaning carelessly or awkwardly built and jury-rigged)

The jerry-rigged monitor only lasted three days before it stopped functioning permanantly.
By Tiphani
Jerry Rigged
The actual term is Jury Rigged, but as always we just started changing it when no one knew that. It means fixing something with whatever is on hand.

I jerry rigged my door handle to stay on with duct tape and cardboard.
By Lola
Jerry Rig
see nigger rig

"Jerry rig" is synonymous with "nigger rig."
By Maryann