Home & Housing

Fixer-upper

ˌfɪksər ˈʌpər

noun

What does Fixer-upper mean?

A house needing repairs, sold cheaper.

Example sentence

"They bought a fixer-upper and renovated it themselves."

American usage tip

HGTV made fixer-uppers famous.

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The portion of your home you truly own.
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The upfront cash portion when buying a home.
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