英和和英

名詞

fixer-upper (複数形 fixer-uppers)

1. (US, informal) 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 (または Renting) High,^[1] McGraw-Hill Professional, →ISBN.
2. (informal, by extension) A potential romantic partner who may need some motivation to improve their personality or habits.
   • 2000, Susan Curtin Kelley, Dale Burg, The Second Time Around

     Don't be seduced into a relationship with someone who seems to be a "fixer-upper." Attempts at renovating people usually fail.

3. (informal) A person who tinkers or fixes things up; in particular, someone who fixes up houses, properties, etc. as an investment.

同意語

• doer-upperer (Australia, 口語)

参考

• handyman's special