purkka — meaning in English
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Senses
purkka is used for these senses in English:
- bubblegum (music genre, sometimes, _, derogatory) A type of pop music marked by sweetness, pep and charm (rather than depth or complexity).
- code smell (programming) Anything in a program's source code that suggests the presence of a design problem.
- hack (computing, slang) An expedient, temporary solution, such as a small patch or change to code, meant to be replaced with a more elegant solution at a later date; a workaround.
- kludge (informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.
bubblegum — full definition
- noun A sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles.
- adjective Describing music or media that is sweet, catchy, and unchallenging.
hack — full definition
- verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
- verb To break into a computer system or account without authorization.
- verb To find a clever, often improvised shortcut for solving a problem.
- noun A clever shortcut, trick, or workaround.
- noun A skilled but unglamorous or uncreative worker, especially a writer or programmer producing mediocre work for hire.
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