fixer-upper
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Noun
- A house, property, car, or other object that needs to be fixed up or repaired, often purchased as an investment.
- A potential romantic partner who may need some motivation to improve their personality or habits.
- A person who tinkers or fixes things up; in particular, someone who fixes up houses, properties, etc. as an investment.
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