Hackaround

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution.

    "Just hafta remember to switch out of the always-on program before turning the Palm off. Or is there a hackaround for this inconvenience?"

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"Just hafta remember to switch out of the always-on program before turning the Palm off. Or is there a hackaround for this inconvenience?"

Etymology

Blend of hack + workaround.

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