rattoppo — meaning in English

English meaning

• hack verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
• patch noun A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or damaged area.

Senses

rattoppo is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• patch A small piece of anything used to repair damage or a breach; as, a patch on a kettle, a roof, etc.

hack — full definition

1. verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
2. verb To break into a computer system or account without authorization.
3. verb To find a clever, often improvised shortcut for solving a problem.
4. noun A clever shortcut, trick, or workaround.
5. noun A skilled but unglamorous or uncreative worker, especially a writer or programmer producing mediocre work for hire.

patch — full definition

1. noun A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or damaged area.
2. noun A small area distinct from its surroundings.
3. noun In computing, a piece of code released to fix or update software.
4. verb To mend or cover something with a patch.
5. verb To fix or update software.

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