jerry-rigged

The word “jerry-rigged” has 3 syllables: jer-ry-rigged.

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛriˌrɪɡd/.


What is synonym and antonym for jerry-rigged?

In the thesaurus, “jerry-rigged” has 5 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jerry-rigged along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jerry-rigged

  • clumsy
  • crude
  • flawed
  • rough
  • rude

Antonyms for jerry-rigged

  • adept
  • expert
  • finished
  • flawless
  • meticulous
  • neat
  • perfect
  • polished
  • refined
  • skillful
  • sophisticated
  • well-done

Example Sentences

  • He jerry-rigged a makeshift antenna to improve his TV reception during the storm.
  • The broken car was temporarily jerry-rigged with duct tape until proper repairs could be made.
  • She ingeniously jerry-rigged a solution to keep the door from slamming shut in the wind.
  • The old computer was barely functional until he jerry-rigged it with spare parts.
  • In a pinch, they jerry-rigged a camp stove using a tin can and some wire.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jerry-rigged, such as: adept, clumsy, crude, expert, finished, flawed, flawless.

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