Patch-up

//ˈpæt͡ʃˌʌp// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of patching or repairing.
  2. 2
    An instance of patching or repairing.
  3. 3
    A hastily performed repair job; a quick fix.

Synonyms

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bodgebodgebotchkludgelash-upmake-do

Example

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"What's with this crappy patch-up job?"

Etymology

patch + up

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