Definitions for kludges

kludges kludge

Spelling: [klooj]
IPA: /kludʒ/

Kludges is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 142 anagrams from letters in kludges (degklsu).

Definitions for kludges

noun

  1. a software or hardware configuration that, while inelegant, inefficient, clumsy, or patched together, succeeds in solving a specific problem or performing a particular task.

Origin of kludges

First recorded in 1960-65; expressive coinage

Examples for kludges

kludge did not arise by accident, and it will take something more than mere disapproval to reduce and replace it.

The sous vide required a vacuum sealer (you can kludge it with plastic bags and a straw, but I am not that dedicated).

Word Value for kludges
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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