fixer–upper

noun fix·er–up·per \ˈfik-sər-ˌə-pər\

: a house, apartment, etc., that is in bad condition and needs to be repaired

Full Definition of FIXER-UPPER

: something (as a house or car) that needs fixing up

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circa 1977

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