quickpatch
nounUK /ˈkwɪk.pætʃ/
US /ˈkwɪk.pætʃ/
A quickpatch is a fast fix that makes something work again for a little while.
Dad put a quickpatch on the flat bike tire so I could ride to the park.
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2. A small software update released quickly to fix a bug.
The game company released a quickpatch to stop the app from crashing.
3. A hasty, makeshift repair that may not last long.
The plumber warned that the quickpatch on the pipe would only hold for a week.
4. A person who solves problems fast but not always thoroughly.
Our team's quickpatch got the report done, but we had to redo parts of it later.