hackaround en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of hack + workaround.
Meanings
-
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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hackarounds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |