"hackaround" meaning in All languages combined

See hackaround on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: hackarounds [plural]
Etymology: Blend of hack + workaround Etymology templates: {{blend|en|hack|workaround}} Blend of hack + workaround Head templates: {{en-noun}} hackaround (plural hackarounds)
  1. (computing) A hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution. Categories (topical): Computing

Inflected forms

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