"kangaroo code" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kangaroo code (uncountable)
  1. (programming, slang, rare) Poorly structured program code with many jumps. Tags: rare, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Programming
    Sense id: en-kangaroo_code-en-noun-VMzg-UOa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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