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Vinony

fixer-upper

noun

  1. home requiring significant repair
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From a reduplicating suffixation of fix up, equivalent to fix + -er + up + -er.

  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.