jury-rigged
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒʊə.ri.rɪɡd/
US /ˈdʒʊr.i.rɪɡd/
Fixed quickly with whatever you have, not in the best way.
The boat had a jury-rigged sail made from an old bedsheet.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Put together in a hurry using whatever materials are handy.
They jury-rigged a shelter out of branches and a tarp.
3. Repaired temporarily so it works for now, even if it looks messy.
The jury-rigged radio worked just long enough to call for help.
4. Made from spare parts instead of proper equipment.
His jury-rigged go-kart wobbled down the hill.