A patently shoddy or cheaply conceived idea, item, or transaction that is undertaken with the intention to save time, money or effort with a net result of a loss of time, money and or
quality. The historical etymology of the term traces back to
Patrick Merz, a Lansing, MI area
chef who characteristically engaged in behavior of this kind.
"Yeah, the contractor finished but used quikcrete instead of real granite- it was basically a Merz
job"...."Sorry man, sounds like you've been Merzed".
"I pulled a Merz and finagled this senile old woman until she sold me the Dodge Dart for $750. Score"
"No sir, I will not gamble my inheritance for a
change to win that cruise to Atlantic City. Who do you think I am,
Patrick Merz?