hackaround

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of hack +‎ workaround

Noun[edit]

hackaround (plural hackarounds)

  1. (computing) A hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution.
    • 2000, Harold Rabbie, “Always-on programs”, in comp.sys.palmtops.pilot (Usenet):
      Just hafta remember to switch out of the always-on program before turning the Palm off. Or is there a hackaround for this inconvenience?
    • 2004, C/C++ users journal, volume 22:
      If and when the EWG closes those holes with better language extensions, the library hackarounds can be refined or abandoned.
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