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To erect, build, or create something through unconventional means, often through improvisation based on a lack of funds, a key ingredient, or know-how.
Mary Sue, not having the same resources as all of the other girls in the Strawberry Queen contest, had rigged up a dress made of threadbare curtains decorated with her bedazzler.
Rigged Up by aitrus202 May 26, 2012
A haphazard creation, made from unconventional parts or methods. A way of making something work, although it may be missing key parts.
"I only had a cardboard box and a box of adult diapers, but I managed to rig up quite a comfortable sleeping arrangement!"

"You know, from a distance, the carnival rides looked safe but, upon closer inspection, I noticed that they were rigged up with duct tape!"
Rigged Up by Samyfrog March 4, 2012

Up the Ringer 

Hamilton takes small kiddies up the ringer.
Up the Ringer by The Blue Light August 16, 2006

ringer upper 

A synonym for "cash register" used mostly by lifeguards suffering from ADD.
Johannes: So, Mildred, I didn't know you had to work the snack bar too.

Mildred: Yea, but we don't use a ringer upper since everything costs 75 cents.

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004