fixer-upper

Definition

  • noun: a house, apartment, etc., that is in bad condition and needs to be repaired
  • noun: something (as a house or car) that needs fixing up

Examples

  • Their first house was a one-bedroom 'fixer-upper'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) At your service, my liege. Uh.. We're going to fight your uncle... for this? Yes, Timon; this is my home. Phh. Talk about your fixer-upper. Well, Simba, if it's important to you we're with you to the end. Hyenas. I hate hyenas. So what's your plan for getting past those guys? Live bait. (..)
    1994 The Lion King