Kludge
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /klʌd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kludge is a noun meaning (informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.
Meaning
(informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.
More Meanings
- (informal, computing) An amalgamated mass of unrelated parts.
- (informal, computing) A badly written or makeshift piece of software; a hack.
- (informal, transitive) To build or use a kludge.
- (informal, electronics, engineering) An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before implementing a finished design.
Word Forms
- kludges
- kluge
- kludging
- kludged
Synonyms for kludge
Depending on context, synonyms include workaround, bodge, cludge, jury-rig, kluge, knock up.
Antonyms for kludge
Common opposites include engineer, plan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cludge, culch, bricolage, barnacle, kipple, bodge.
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