toppa — meaning in English

English meaning

• hack verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
• keyhole noun The opening in a lock where the key is inserted.
• patch noun A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or damaged area.

Senses

toppa 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.
• keyhole Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.
• patch A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
• 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.

keyhole — full definition

1. noun The opening in a lock where the key is inserted.
2. noun A small opening resembling a keyhole in shape, sometimes used to describe a limited or narrow view of something.

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