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Originally Posted by Burninator
I always thought of a McMansion as large 'cheap' house. Usually it's a much larger but only slightly nicer version of the average house in the, usually newer, community. Instead of spending money for a nicer lot, interior and especially exterior finishes or design it's spent on sheer size. A large unimaginative house that is impressive to the layperson.
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That's been my understanding of it. It's the "veneer" of money/taste, while nothing really of value under the surface.
I think the best example is when you look at the front of a house and see a brick veneer, and cheap vinyl siding along the sides of the home. Meant to look "rich" from one angle, but not constructed as such throughout.