"kludgey" meaning in All languages combined

See kludgey on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: kludgier [comparative], kludgiest [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} kludgey (comparative kludgier, superlative kludgiest)
  1. Alternative spelling of kludgy Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: kludgy
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