The Vocabulary of Shoddy Work

British English has many harsh words for rough work done where proper work was possible.

Cowboy builder: A builder who does poor, dishonest work. Other tradesmen of this kind are called cowboys too.

A botch job: Work done badly and carelessly.

Jerry-built: Built cheaply and badly.

Shoddy: Badly made, or done with little care.

To cut corners: To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, at the cost of quality.

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