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Meaning of Kludge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
klʌd͡ʒ

Definitions

  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.

Equivalents

Català nyap
Español chapuza ñapa truco
Suomi purkka
Français expédient kludge
Nederlands behelpen
Polski prowizorka
Português gambiarra

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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