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hackaround en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of hack + workaround.

Meanings

  1. A hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution.
    • Just hafta remember to switch out of the always-on program before turning the Palm off. Or is there a hackaround for this inconvenience? 2000, Harold Rabbie, “Always-on programs”, in comp.sys.palmtops.pilot (Usenet):
    • If and when the EWG closes those holes with better language extensions, the library hackarounds can be refined or abandoned. 2004, C/C++ users journal, volume 22:

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