fixer-upper
nounUK /ˌfɪksər ˈʌpə/
US /ˌfɪksər ˈʌpər/
A fixer-upper is a house that needs some repairs.
They bought a cheap fixer-upper and painted every room.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who fixes or arranges things, often in a tricky way.
He worked as a fixer for the company, solving problems quietly.
3. A thing that needs improvement before it works well.
The old bike was a fixer-upper, but now it rides great.
4. A car or machine that needs repairs.
Her first car was a real fixer-upper with a noisy engine.