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View Poll Results: Which definition best describes KLUDGE
A biscuit. 1 9.09%
A flying train using on-board magnets chilled by liquid helium that can reach speeds of 300 mph. 0 0%
Pertaining to a species of angel fish. 2 18.18%
An enlarged lymph node. 0 0%
An improvised patch-up in computer software. 8 72.73%
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Old 05-25-2003, 11:31 AM
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Old 05-26-2003, 08:16 PM
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An improvised patch-up in computer software.
 
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Should we be worried that 60% of the voters knew the correct definition?
 
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Should we be worried that 60% of the voters knew the correct definition?
I am actually quite surprised it's not higher. That word has been in the vernacular for years and years.
 
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Who doesn't know that one?
 
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Who doesn't know that one?


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Shame on you Kath!

Even my mom the psychologist/Engish teacher knows that one. In fact in my experience it's not been confined to software but used for any type of makeshift solution to anything.

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