fixer-upper

== English == === Etymology === From a reduplicating suffixation of fix up, equivalent to fix +‎ -er +‎ up +‎ -er. === Noun === fixer-upper (plural fixer-uppers) (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 (or Renting) High,[1] McGraw-Hill Professional, →ISBN. (informal, by extension) A potential romantic partner who may need some motivation to improve their personality or habits. (informal) A person who tinkers or fixes things up; in particular, someone who fixes up houses, properties, etc. as an investment. ==== Synonyms ==== doer-upperer (Australia, colloquial) fix-it-upper ==== Translations ==== === See also === handyman's special