Kludges Meaning in English
word · lemma: kludge
Definition
Unclear or awkward solutions to problems, usually created quickly using limited resources. Often refers to fixes that work but are not elegant or long-term.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often in technical or computer contexts. "Kludges" can be used as a noun (the fixes themselves) and often carries a slightly negative tone. Common in phrases like "software kludges" or "quick kludges". "Hack" can be similar, but "kludge" emphasizes messiness or inelegance.
Example Sentences
We used several kludges to keep the computer running last night.
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The machine is full of old kludges that make repairs difficult.
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His program works, but it's just a bunch of kludges.
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The project is held together by a series of weird kludges, so I'm worried it'll break.
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After hours of work, all we had were some messy kludges to show for it.
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Sometimes, those quick kludges end up lasting much longer than planned.
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