kluge

/kluːdʒ/
noun
  1. A clumsy or makeshift solution to a problem, especially in computing or engineering.
    • He built a kluge to keep the machine running until the replacement part arrived.
    • Instead of redesigning the system, they added another kluge to fix the bug.
    • The software was a kluge of old code and new patches.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To put together a clumsy or temporary solution, often by combining parts that were not meant to work together.
    • We had to kluge a fix to get the website back online before the meeting.
    • They kluged the circuit with spare wires and tape.
    • She kluged together a ramp using old boards and bricks.
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