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  • Tinaundefined Offline
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    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.

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      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.

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        To build or construct in a hasty, haphazard manner.

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          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.

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            actually jerry-rigged is the politically correct name for nigger-rigged.

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