Definitions

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  • noun computing A hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution.

Etymologies

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Blend of hack and workaround

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  • The hackaround was developed by independent programmer Scott Davilla.

    GigaOM Daily 2008

  • The hackaround was developed by independent programmer Scott Davilla.

    GigaOM Daily 2008

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