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In some senses, fixer-upper is marked as informal, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
fixer-upper
noun 3
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3ADJ.
real
VERB + FIXER-UPPER
bit, bought, sell
FIXER-UPPER + NOUN
nowadays
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noun
1
A house, property, car, or other object that needs to be fixed up or repaired, often purchased as an investment.
2003, Jay P. DeCima, Investing in Fixer-Uppers: A Complete Guide to Buying Low, Fixing Smart, Adding Value, and Selling (or Renting) High, McGraw-Hill Professional, →ISBN.
2
A potential romantic partner who may need some motivation to improve their personality or habits.
Don't be seduced into a relationship with someone who seems to be a "fixer-upper." Attempts at renovating people usually fail.
3
A person who tinkers or fixes things up; in particular, someone who fixes up houses, properties, etc. as an investment.
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2003, Jay P. DeCima, Investing in Fixer-Uppers: A Complete Guide to Buying Low, Fixing Smart, Adding Value, and Selling (or Renting) High, McGraw-Hill Professional, →ISBN.
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Don't be seduced into a relationship with someone who seems to be a "fixer-upper." Attempts at renovating people usually fail.
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It's a fixer-upper.
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The house that Tom bought is a real fixer-upper.
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Tom and Mary bought a three-bedroom fixer-upper.
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Tom is a bit of a fixer-upper.
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