Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kludgy
adjective
/ˈkluː.dʒi/
Definition
Kludgy refers to something that is clumsy, awkward, or poorly constructed, especially in the context of technology or software.
Examples
- The software update was kludgy, leading to frequent crashes and user frustration.
- His kludgy repair job on the car was only a temporary fix.
- Although the interface was kludgy, it still managed to get the job done.
Meaning
It describes solutions or applications that are inelegant or makeshift, often resulting from hasty or incomplete design.
Synonyms
- awkward
- clumsy
- inelegant
- rough
- makeshift
