Macgyverism

"Macgyverism" in a Sentence (3 examples)

Anyone can learn real-life MacGyverisms using everyday items — you just have to be a little sneaky.

She wanted the quick fix — the most economical choice — the MacGyverism. But that's not what she needed. She needed a complete makeover.

She had to figure out how to change the lock on the door downstairs—the gum had been a stopgap measure to keep Ira from coming in, classic Institute Macgyverism.

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