incompletefix
nounUK /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt fɪks/
US /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt fɪks/
A fix that is not fully done and still needs more work.
The plumber made an incompletefix, so the pipe still leaks a little.
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2. A temporary solution that solves only part of a problem.
The tape was just an incompletefix for the broken window.
3. A correction that leaves some errors behind.
The teacher called his homework an incompletefix because two mistakes remained.
4. A repair job that was stopped before it was finished.
The mechanic's incompletefix meant the car still made a strange noise.