Definition of "kludge"

(informal, electronics, engineering) An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before doing a finished design.  examples

(informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.  examples

(informal, computing) An amalgamated mass of unrelated parts.  examples

(informal, computing) A badly written or makeshift piece of software; a hack.  examples

(informal) To build or use a kludge.  examples