To solve a technical problem with a clumsy, inelegant workaround rather than a proper fix.
To fix a broken computer thing in a messy, quick-and-dirty way that is not really a proper solution.
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To produce a makeshift or inelegant technical solution to a problem, typically in programming or engineering.
"We didn't have time for a real fix, so the dev team kludged out a workaround that would hold until the next release."
Niche technical jargon, especially in programming and software engineering contexts. Derived from 'kludge' (also spelled 'kluge'), meaning an inelegant but functional solution. Primarily used in North American tech circles.
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