fixer-upper

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Synonyms: fixer upper, fixer-uppers

Antonyms: fixer upper, fixer-uppers

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|US|informal}} A [[house]], [[property]], [[car]], or other object that needs to be [[fix up|fixed up]] or [[repaired]], often purchased as an [[investment]].
2. {{lb|en|informal|by extension}} A potential romantic partner who may need some motivation to improve their personality or habits.
3. {{lb|en|informal}} A person who [[tinker]]s or fixes things up; in particular, someone who fixes up houses, properties, etc. as an investment.

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