buildingsnag
nounUK /ˈbɪldɪŋsnæɡ/
US /ˈbɪldɪŋsnæɡ/
A buildingsnag is a small problem in a building that needs to be fixed.
The teacher wrote down every buildingsnag she saw, like the loose door handle and the cracked tile.
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2. A minor fault found during a final check of a new building before it is handed over.
The inspector listed each buildingsnag on a clipboard before the owners moved in.
3. A small obstacle that slows down work on a construction site.
A missing delivery was just another buildingsnag that delayed the crew by an hour.
4. An unexpected problem in a building's systems, such as wiring or plumbing.
The plumber traced the buildingsnag to a loose pipe under the sink.