hackaround

English

Etymology

Blend of hack +‎ workaround

Noun

hackaround (plural hackarounds)

1. (computing) A hacky workaround; an unattractive but expedient solution.
   • 2000, Harold Rabbie, “Always-on programs”, in comp.sys.palmtops.pilot (Usenet):

     Just hafta remember to switch out of the always-on program before turning the Palm off. Or is there a hackaround for this inconvenience?

   • 2004, C/C++ users journal, volume 22:

     If and when the EWG closes those holes with better language extensions, the library hackarounds can be refined or abandoned.