Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quick-and-dirty
adjective
/kwɪk ənd ˈdɜrti/
Definition
Accomplished in a hurried or rough manner, often without careful attention to detail.
Examples
- The contractor did a quick-and-dirty job on the repairs, leaving some issues unresolved.
- We came up with a quick-and-dirty solution to meet the deadline, but it wasn’t ideal.
- Although it was a quick-and-dirty fix, it worked well enough for the time being.
Meaning
This phrase describes a solution or task that is completed quickly but may lack thoroughness or quality.
Synonyms
- shoddy
- makeshift
- haphazard
- rough
