kludge

/klʌd͡ʒ/noun
UniversityNot in standard dictionaries
1

An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before implementing a finished design.

2

Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.

3

An amalgamated mass of unrelated parts.

4

A badly written or makeshift piece of software; a hack.

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