kludge

noun \ˈklüj\

: an awkward or inferior computer system or program that is created quickly to solve a problem

Full Definition of KLUDGE

: a system and especially a computer system made up of poorly matched components

— kludgy also kludgey \ˈklü-jē, US also & British especially ˈklə-\ adjective

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kludge or kluge \ˈklüj, US also & British especially ˈkləj; ˈklü-jē\

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1962

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