shakybackup
nounUK /ˈʃeɪki ˈbækʌp/
US /ˈʃeɪki ˈbækʌp/
A backup is a copy you keep in case the first one breaks, and a shaky backup is one you cannot really trust.
The team's shaky backup plan fell apart when the power went out.
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2. A second copy of computer data that may be incomplete or corrupted.
His shaky backup of the photos was missing half the files.
3. A person who steps in to help but is not very dependable.
The coach called in a shaky backup when the star player got hurt.
4. A plan B that is likely to fail under pressure.
Relying on that shaky backup during the storm was a mistake.