kludgy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unnecessarily complex or awkward. Clumsy and inelegant in design or execution.

  - "The software was kludgy and difficult to use."
  - "The kludgy solution to the problem involved duct tape and paper clips."
  - "His kludgy explanation of the experiment was confusing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkluːdʒi/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of kludgy that leads to same result
kludge , kludges , kludgey , kludgy , kluge , kluges

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Etymology

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Originally, a term used in computer programming to describe a poorly designed or inelegant solution to a problem.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kludgy' was first used in the 1960s by computer programmers to describe poorly designed software.

2. The word 'kludgy' is derived from the term 'kludge', which originally referred to a poorly designed aircraft that was patched together with various modifications.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clunky: Synonym of kludgy, used to describe something that is awkward, unrefined, or difficult to use.

2. Hack: A quick and inelegant solution to a problem, often used as a synonym for kludgy.

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Culture

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The term 'kludgy' has been used in various contexts to describe things that are awkward, clumsy, or inelegant. It has been used in literature and art to describe characters or situations that are unrefined or unsophisticated.

How to Memorize "kludgy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clumsy person trying to use a complex machine. Visualize the awkward movements and the frustration on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word kludgy with the image of a poorly designed website or a confusing instruction manual.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that kludgy starts with the letter K, which can remind you of the word 'clumsy'.

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