jugaadu en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dʒʊˈɡɑːduː/
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi जुगाड़ू (jugāṛū), from जुगाड़ (jugāṛ, “hack; quick fix”).
Meanings
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(India, informal) A person who finds quick, clever, or low-cost solutions to problems using limited resources; a life-hacker or resourceful fixer.
He's such a jugaadu — he fixed the broken fan with just tape and a spoon!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jugaadus | Number=Plur | lexicographic |