garagemode
nounUK /ˈɡær.ɑːʒ.məʊd/
US /ɡəˈrɑːʒ.moʊd/
A way of working on fun projects at home, like building or fixing things in a garage.
On weekends he switches into garagemode and builds robots in his garage.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A relaxed, experimental style of creating things without worrying about perfection.
Her garagemode approach led to a messy but brilliant invention.
3. A setting or mindset for hands-on learning and trial-and-error building.
The class entered garagemode to test their cardboard cars.
4. A casual, home-based way of starting a small business or project.
They launched the app in garagemode from their living room.