clumsy solution
[ˈklʌmzi səˈluːʃən]
noun phrasepl: clumsy solutions
solução desajeitada
1. An awkward, inefficient, or poorly executed method of resolving a problem that lacks elegance or sophistication
The programmer's clumsy solution to the coding problem worked, but it required hundreds of extra lines of code.
A solução desajeitada do programador para o problema funcionou, mas exigiu centenas de linhas extras de código.
2. A fix or resolution that is functional but crude, inelegant, or not well-thought-out
Using duct tape as a clumsy solution to the broken door handle was not ideal.
Usar fita adesiva como uma solução desajeitada para a maçaneta quebrada não era o ideal.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe solutions that technically work but lack professional quality or proper planning. In Brazil, the informal term 'gambiarragem' (a clumsy improvisation) is deeply rooted in the culture's pragmatic approach to problem-solving, often with a sense of humor. Americans often use phrases like 'jury-rig' or 'hack job' in similar contexts.
NYC Slang
hack job, jury-rig, quick and dirty fix
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